Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Cards

Black Americana Carnival Toss Figure. German, late 19th century. Painted papier-mache figure of a seated black dandy character, on wooden base, gaping mouth which would receive a ball and empty into one of three trays numbered 7, 8, and 9. 21 x 11 ½ x 9 ½”. An exceptional piece, finely preserved.