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Spear’s Games “The Merry Game of Floundering” (1950s)

Jon Nix — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:40:51 +0000

The vintage game of Floundering by Spears, this edition dating from the 1950s, is a dice-based game where players "catch" or "poach" pieces in order to form fish shapes -- flounders, naturally. This one is complete with all pieces (to make 12 fish in total), 2 dice and instructions printed on the underside of the lid. The game does not include the original dice roller / beaker, but that's not too major a loss. The playing pieces are in good condition considering their age and use, as is the box which has some slight wear to the edges and some ink on one side to the word "Floundering" (see photos).

It's good vintage fun, and we're not just angling for a sale when we say that.

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Vintage Novelty Sardines Fishy Puzzle Game 1970s Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:26:56 +0000

"Packed in Pure Fun". The "Sardines" fishy puzzle is a novelty toy which is both an immediately pleasing concept and packaged in a colourful and interesting way. The aim of the puzzle is to get all of the little sardines back into the tin. It's a little harder than it might first appear - there is only one solution - but helpfully the answer is given on the underside of the "tin". In bright orange and blue, this is 1970s plastic fantastic at its finest. It's just a fun item and it would make for a gift that is certainly different from the norm.

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Vintage Novelty Sardines Fishy Puzzle Game 1970s Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 22:03:33 +0000

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Set of Viners EPNS Fish Knives and Forks – “Shape” Design by Gerald Benney

Jon Nix — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:15:24 +0000

A set of very stylish fish knives and forks designed by Gerald Benney for Viners of Sheffield in the "Shape" design. There are six knives and forks with distinctive, retro-styled, handles.

In very good condition and ready for use.

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Spear’s Games “The Merry Game of Floundering” (1950s)

Jon Nix — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:54:13 +0000

The vintage game of Floundering by Spears, this edition dating from the 1950s, is a dice-based game where players "catch" or "poach" pieces in order to form fish -- flounders, naturally. This one is complete with the pieces (to make 12 fish in total), 2 dice and a beaker and instructions printed on the underside of the lid. The box is in fair condition with some rubbing to the edges and some writing on the underneath of tray.

Looks like good vintage fun to us, and we're not just angling for a sale when we say that.

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Vintage brass fish-shaped ashtray or trinket dish

Jon Nix — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:11:26 +0000

This quirky fellow in brass was probably intended originally as an ashtray or trinket dish and most likely dates from the 1950s. We think he's got something about him and, having given him a clean, think he could grace a new home, perhaps a place to put your keys to go with his scales... get it? No? Suit yourself!

The tray measures 13 x 7.5 x 2 cm (5 x 3 x 1in) and is in good condition considering age and use.

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4 brass metal fish toggles

Jon Nix — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 14:56:38 +0000

We freely admit to not knowing much about these, except that we LOVE them. They are certainly metal and they are certainly not new, but other than that, they are just what they are - very nice, little fish-shaped toggles. We also have silver coloured ones on offer. Each fish measures approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length.

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4 silver metal fish toggles

Jon Nix — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 14:54:57 +0000

We freely admit to not knowing much about these, except that we LOVE them. They are certainly metal and they are certainly not new, but other than that, they are just what they are - very nice, little fish-shaped toggles each measuring about 2.5 cm (1 in) in length. We also have brass coloured ones available.

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