General Antiques and Collectibles Spring Auction
Lot 170:
Description
C-17731
Compact tabletop dexterity game featuring a molded green plastic playing surface with gold-painted trim, designed to resemble a miniature golf course. Small white balls are included with a spring-loaded launcher and putter-style mechanism along the right-hand side, allowing players to flick balls through winding channels and into recessed "holes." The gold lettering on the surface reads "TABLE TOP GOLF GAME." These types of pocket or desktop skill games gained popularity in the mid-20th century as inexpensive novelties, often sold in dime stores and as promotional prizes. They combined colorful, molded plastics with simple mechanical play, appealing to both children and adults as casual amusement or office desk toys.
Game shows minor surface scuffs and age wear to finish, but remains intact and functional with included balls.
4.5" W x 3.25" H
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