Bring a touch of historic nostalgia into your home with this genuine Antique Wood-Cased Lotto Parlour Game.
A direct precursor to modern Bingo, “Lotto” or “Housey-Housey” was one of the most popular social pastimes of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This particular set features an wonderful level of genuine, time-worn character that cannot be replicated.
A direct precursor to modern Bingo, “Lotto” or “Housey-Housey” was one of the most popular social pastimes of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This particular set features an wonderful level of genuine, time-worn character that cannot be replicated.
Product Features & Specifications:
- Material: Sturdy, solid pine storage box with a functioning sliding lid panel; turned hardwood game tiles/barrels; heavy-gauge vintage card stock grids.
- Aesthetic Details: The top lid is hand-stenciled with the iconic bold “LOTTO” lettering, showing deep patination and rich amber tones in the wood grain.
- Includes: A robust collection of original grid boards and circular wooden number tokens.
Condition Note (Please Read Before Purchasing):
This item is sold as a genuine antique item showing a beautiful, honest history of family use. It features visible surface wear, age marks, and staining across the cards and box. Please note that a few of the original stamped wooden numbers have been lovingly replaced over the decades with hand-written, pen-drawn tokens. We believe these historical repairs add immense unique charm and character to the set, telling the story of a game that was truly loved and played.
This item is sold as a genuine antique item showing a beautiful, honest history of family use. It features visible surface wear, age marks, and staining across the cards and box. Please note that a few of the original stamped wooden numbers have been lovingly replaced over the decades with hand-written, pen-drawn tokens. We believe these historical repairs add immense unique charm and character to the set, telling the story of a game that was truly loved and played.
