An engaging antique French “Jeu de Course” mechanical horse racing game, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, housed in its original black fitted case with a sliding front control marked “Jeu de Course” and “Système Breveté S.G.D.G.” The game opens to reveal a charming miniature racetrack scene with painted metal racehorses and jockeys, decorative silver-tone hurdles, a central metal prize cup, green felt playing surface, red circular track, and a tricolor racing flag. The piece has wonderful period appeal and displays beautifully as a sporting, gaming, or French novelty collectible. It shows age-appropriate wear throughout, including losses and scuffs to the case covering, wear to the felt, paint loss to the horses, bends and surface oxidation to some metal elements, and general handling marks consistent with age and use. A rare and highly decorative early tabletop racing game with strong visual presence and desirable original details. Approx. dimensions (in): 6 x 13 x 13.

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