John J. Gredler Works of Art

19th Century Continental Roulette Wheel with Lacquered Finish

19th century French with lovely lacquered finish and original paper numbers in good condition. All hand crafted, with brass spinner and ball slots. In working order though in need of lubrication. A great decorative item or fantastic gift for the gambler in your life. This one, at 12 inches diameter was made for home use or travel, or maybe a backroom gambling den! Very cool item. All original, the number 25 written old style on the bottom in ink. A true collectors item.   Circa 1880.

12 inches diameter 3.25 in high

In the 19th century, roulette spread all over Europe and the US, becoming one of the most popular casino games. The game has been played in its present form since as early as 1796 in Paris. An early description of the roulette game in its current form is found in a French novel La Roulette, ou le Jour by Jaques Lablee.

Some fading and wear to the paper expected from age and use. Minor nicks and scratches to the surface. The spinner turns but needs lubrication to spin faster.