Handmade Game of Jack Straws with Instructions
1929. A handmade game of Jack Straw, though more commonly known as pick up sticks or pick up straws. The game can also be referred to as spellicans or spilikins. This handcarved wooden set was made by Alba W. Currier in December of 1927, the game consists of one hook, and 35 wooden straws. There are 5 plain sticks and then 9 sets of 3 carved sticks. Each set is different and are carved into pitch forks, 2 different types of shovels, rifles, spears, axes, hoe, pipes, and birds. Lastly there is one horse head, one donkey head and one Indian head. The donkey and the horse have pencil-drawn features, like their eyes and mane, and the donkey is labeled O.U.D. The game also comes with hand written instructions on how to play and the point value for each type of straw. The birds are worth the most at 60 points each.
The longest straw (the donkey) is 5" One of the bird jackstaw is damaged, it is missing the majority of the carved board on top, all that remains small portion of the bottom of the bird. The instructions are toned and soiled due to age and have minor foxing.
Price: $225.00
Item #29010110