Delightful, vintage French square quality hard board, stitched Navy blue case- with two snap fasteners(no key) & Handle- inside this art deco paper lined case is a treasure trove of vintage French games.

1.Complete box of Diamino (early box 1930's/40's) complete with original instructions- wooden tiles game similar to scrabble.

2.Overflowing box of Jetons /Counters - Early bakelite multi coloured 

3.La Canasta- Booklet by Guy Rebour- Edition Bornemann- Paris

4.Full box wooden dominoes 28 tiles Red & Gold 

5.Mikado - game of bâtonnets - wooden spills with coloured banding - complete with original instructions

6.2 Heavy brown Leather cups for dice shaking - 2 sizes

7.Green leather covered cup for dice shaking.

8.Claret Leather box with gold coloured clasp containing 2 unused packs of Bridge linen playing cards B.P Grimaud Paris & Bridge card & score cards.

9.Simulated Alligator skin claret box containing 28 Bakelite Dominoes (28) with central brass spinners 

10. Heron Carre d'As Canasta Box - containing Jumelle et changeur Angouleme playing cards & Mere Picon cards "Happy Families" Disney Characters- Donald, Mickey

11. Leather covered wooden box - containing two full packs of playing cards & the casing of a bridge pen in red, cream and black and playing cards heart, diamond etc markings.

Please do see and enlarge the photos they clearly show the condition of the item and are an integral part of the description.


This is a wonderful collection of French games - possibly witnessed many happy hours of entertainment - clearly been compiled over several years but early pieces date from 1930's and extend to the mid 50's.

This displays beautifully and has a distinct "Poirot" air to it - while away the hours on the Orient express !!

Measurements of case 

Length 13"/33cms
Width 13"/33cms
Height 3.25"/8cms

Suitcase weighs 3 kilos unpacked 

Condition - Suitcase good vintage/antique condition - some scuffing and wear on the exterior as expected - inside the paper lining is caught in places on the edges - but no missing pieces or any holes- all paper intact. Mikado box is missing one end - but otherwise all contents and boxes in good condition. No dominoes missing or damaged .