Ric Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 This is my favorite marble game, Lambs in the Pit. It was released with an advertising blitz just in time for Independence Day, 1891. I have never seen another example. Here is a transcription of the label: LAMBS IN THE PIT GET 'EM OUT THE MOST FASCINATING GAME PUZZLE OUT DIRECTIONS: Hold the box level and by use of the cue ONLY, put the marbles up in the 4 corner pockets. PRICE, 10 CTS M. W. TAYLOR, Patentee 2706 N. Broad St, Philadelphia I added the marbles and the "cue", which were missing when I found it. It's way more challenging than it looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Sweet! Very nice that you made it playable. Now you have me wondering what the story is about the bank, but afraid to ask in case you mentioned it in another thread. (I'm behind on my reading.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 The game is actually really fun, Steph. Based on the wear marks on the game and box lid, I'm betting my reproduction "cue" is pretty close to the real deal. And the bank is just there for interest - I'm glad to see it worked. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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