{"product_id":"early-20th-century-american-folk-art-marble-game-board-the-green-frog-tavern-board","title":"Early 20th Century American Folk Art Marble Game Board “The Green Frog” Tavern Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold and highly graphic American folk art marble game board, early 20th century, prominently inscribed “THE GREEN FROG,” likely referencing a period tavern, saloon, or amusement setting. Executed in a rich, deeply oxidized green with exceptional surface character, the board displays strong visual presence and unmistakable vernacular charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed of early laminated wood, typical of small-shop production in the period, and featuring a distinctive built-up arched crest, the form retains a pleasing hand-made quality with subtle asymmetry and evidence of hand-finishing. The surface shows layered paint with pronounced brushwork, natural wear, and age-consistent oxidation, creating a highly desirable, untouched patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scoring layout is crisply rendered in hand-painted ochre numerals, including central and flanking targets marked “25,” “50,” and “75,” above a lower register of graduated scoring pockets numbered “10 8 6 4 2 1 3 5 7 9.” Each opening is fitted with original, hand-formed metal catchers, all intact, exhibiting appropriate age and wear from long use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe board measures an impressive 24 inches in height and was designed for wall mounting, with evident wear at the hanging aperture consistent with extended display in a public setting. The strong typography, dark surface, and named presentation elevate this example beyond standard game boards, placing it firmly within the realm of decorative American folk art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visually compelling and increasingly scarce example of tavern game culture, prized for its bold presentation, original surface, and enduring appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Original painted surface with expected wear, abrasions, and minor losses consistent with age and use; structurally sound with all metal elements present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44916075495533,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-29at9.51.42PM.jpg?v=1774835596","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/early-20th-century-american-folk-art-marble-game-board-the-green-frog-tavern-board","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}