Monday 24 February 2014

Nicolas Sarony & Co. Ltd - Origin of Games


1923

Origin of Games
Nicolas Sarony & Co. Ltd
15 (1 Football)

Origin of Games (Standard size)

Origin of Games (Large size)

1.  Chess - Hindus 3rd Century

2.  Tennis - 13th Century
3.  Cricket - 12th Century
4.  Golf - 18th Century
5.  Bowls - Drake 1588
6.  Draughts - Egyptians 1500 BC
7.  Curling - 15th Century
8.  Badminton - 19th Century
9.  Louis XIV Playing Billiards
10.  Football - 14th Century
11.  Rounders - 18th Century
12.  Playing Cards - Chinese 1120
13.  Ping Pong - 1900
14.  Hockey - Roman Soldiers
15.  Marbles - Prehistoric Man


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