1890’s Table Golf Game by The Reason Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Brighton, England

Description

A very rare antique Parlour Game, estimated to date from the late Victorian period.  The game appears to be complete with all four wooden shafted clubs, four Balls, four metal ‘Hole’ devices and the barrier cord.  Even includes the original instructions, printed on card.  Made in England by The Reason Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Brighton.  Although one of the clubs has a repair, the game is in very good condition considering its age, c.1890’s.  A lovely collectors piece.

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From the National Archives…

The Reason Manufacturing Company was established in the late 19th century with premises in Gloucester Road, Brighton. The Directories of Sussex list H Reason, manufacturer and publisher, at 112 Gloucester Road in 1891 and the Reason Manufacturing Co Ltd, toy and fancy goods manufacturers, at 111 and 112 Gloucester Road in 1895. Earlier entries record Henry Reason, toy repository, at 150 Western Road in 1887 and Henry Fletcher Reason, fancy repository, and William Reason, insurance agent, at 43½ Ship Street in 1878. By 1896 the firm had expanded into several other premises including Sydney Street, Robert Street and later into 95 Queens Road.