This an ancient table skittles game. Very ornate and possibly gilded brass. The table top is removable .It is in very good condition. The red and black skittles and the top are kept in a very old wooden box . I think it is called Toupie Hollandaise. The top is launched from a brass launching pad with a string wound around it and pulled to make it spin and whistle. It moves very rapidly and randomly across the table crashing against the metal rails and knocking down the skittles which have been strategically placed on the table between the guard's/jester's legs and inside the metal guard rails . I assume points or bets would have been won and lost as skittles were knocked down. Probably made in France in late 18th century. Would appreciate any knowledge about history and how to get a true valuation and possible market for sale.

This an ancient table skittles game. Very ornate and possibly gilded brass. The table top is removable .It is in very good condition. The red and black skittles and the top are kept in a very old wooden box . I think it is called Toupie Hollandaise. The top is launched from a brass launching pad with a string wound around it and pulled to make it spin and whistle. It moves very rapidly and randomly across the table crashing against the metal rails and knocking down the skittles which have been strategically placed on the table between the guard's/jester's legs and inside the metal guard rails . I assume points or bets would have been won and lost as skittles were knocked down. Probably made in France in late 18th century. Would appreciate any knowledge about history and how to get a true valuation and possible market for sale.

This an ancient table skittles game. Very ornate and possibly gilded brass. The table top is removable .It is in very good condition. The red and black skittles and the top are kept in a very old wooden box . I think it is called Toupie Hollandaise. The top is launched from a brass launching pad with a string wound around it and pulled to make it spin and whistle. It moves very rapidly and randomly across the table crashing against the metal rails and knocking down the skittles which have been strategically placed on the table between the guard's/jester's legs and inside the metal guard rails . I assume points or bets would have been won and lost as skittles were knocked down. Probably made in France in late 18th century. Would appreciate any knowledge about history and how to get a true valuation and possible market for sale.