{"product_id":"vintage-wooden-soldier-skittles-set-hand-painted-policemen-9-pins","title":"Vintage Wooden Skittles Set Hand Painted Policemen 9 Pins","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eVintage Wooden Policeman Skittles Set Hand Painted Guards 9 Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming vintage wooden skittles set featuring nine hand-turned policemen figures mounted on the original wooden base. Each figure is painted as a uniformed guard with black coats, tall helmets, and red bases, giving the group a strong graphic presence reminiscent of traditional British policemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skittles are individually carved and hand-painted, with simple expressive faces and turned bodies. The paint shows attractive age-related wear, creating a pleasing patina that adds to the decorative appeal. The set sits on its original wooden rail base, making it ideal for display as well as use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine-pin sets are typical of earlier tabletop skittles games, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, and should not be confused with later ten-pin versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn good vintage condition with visible age and wear. Paint loss, scuffs, and surface wear consistent with use. The base shows age and handling marks. A well-preserved and complete set for its type. Please refer to photographs for full condition detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH: 15.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEarly to mid 20th century (c.1930–1950)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56509508813180,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/69bbf4996decff236ccde6d7.png?v=1775676672","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/vintage-wooden-soldier-skittles-set-hand-painted-policemen-9-pins","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}