Board games

Four thermoformed plastic "PUZZLE" tables in brown, white, black and orange. Stackable. Work from the '70s. 22 x 57 x 57 cm. (accidents).

NAZARIEF - Jeux de dames cruelles (1950 -1960), 1992, ed. Taschen. MULHSTEIN- ... et les dieux firent l'amour, ed. du Square, 1979.

An unusual Delft puzzle jug, 18th century, the globular body painted in blue with a figure holding out a cloth or garment to two figures seated nearby, possibly a biblical scene of Jacob offering Joseph his coat of many colours, a further figure holding a parasol, the tall neck pierced with a flowerhead design, 18cm.

A large slipware puzzle jug, dated 1831, inscribed 'J + ny 1831' in cream slip on a rich treacle ground, the tall neck pierced with an elaborate design, the neck with three conical spouts, some restoration to the rim, 26cm.

A Yorkshire slipware puzzle jug, probably 19th century, inscribed 'TW 1758' in cream slip, the neck pierced with tulips and an elaborate star, a Halifax slipware model of a rocking chair, inscribed 'LP' and dated 1865, and a slipware tankard with stylised motifs, minor faults, 20cm max. (3)

A delftware puzzle jug, c.1760, probably Liverpool, painted with flower sprays flanking a four line verse inviting drinkers to try their luck, the tall neck pierced with hearts and ovals, the rim with three small spouts, some good restoration to one spout, some glaze chipping, 18.5cm high.

A slipware puzzle jug of agateware type, dated 1901, decorated in cream and treacle slip to simulate hardstone, inscribed 'T. Smith Clitheroe', the tall neck cut with triangles, the rim set with three pointed spouts, one spout broken and restuck, 18cm.

Framed puzzle: "Vichy". 66x51 cm