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Advert for Parkins and Gotto, gambling items 1903
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Advert for Parkins and Gotto, gambling items 1903
Advertisement from 1906 for Parkins and Gotto, of Oxford Street, London, showing the wide range of gambling items, including a miniature shooting saloon, poker dice, puff billiards, roulettes, pigmy patience board and cards. Date: 1903
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Billiards Dice Gambling Parkins Patience Pigmy Poker Price Prices Puff Saloon Shooting Games Gotto
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Step right up and feast your eyes on this delightful advertisement from the early 1900s for Parkins and Gotto, a renowned purveyor of gambling items located on the bustling streets of London's Oxford Street. This print, dated 1903, showcases an enticing array of miniature gambling games that would have surely brought excitement and entertainment to the homes of Victorian-era enthusiasts. The advertisement features an impressive selection of gambling paraphernalia, including a miniature shooting saloon, where one could practice their marksmanship with a pull of a trigger. For those who preferred the roll of the dice, there were sets of poker dice, ready to be shaken and cast for a potential win. For the more patient gamblers, a pigmy patience board offered hours of strategic play, while the roulette wheel promised the thrill of chance with each spin. Additionally, the advertisement boasts an electrican toy shooting gallery and puff billiards, adding to the diverse range of games available. The price list at the bottom of the advertisement reveals that these delightful toys and games were affordable for the average consumer, making them a popular choice for collectors and hobbyists. This charming advertisement offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the wide variety of gambling items that were available during the early 1900s. It serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of games of chance and skill, and the joy they bring to those who play them.
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