Improvements in Bagatelle Tables.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 15th June, 1893-Accepted, 29th July, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bagatelle Tables.
I, JAMES RUSSELL LEAROYD of Leicester Terrace, Halifax in the County of
York, Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of table on which bagatelle
and other like games are played, the object being to construct a table on which
various games can be played, such table occupying comparatively small space, and
when not in use is so arranged as to folded into very small compass.
According to this invention I construct a table the "baulk" end of which is
narrow as compared with the "spot" or playing end the table in plan being some-
what of the shape of the letter T. In the "spot" or playing end of the table and
opposite or linable with the "baulk" is a curved cushion forming part of a circle
of rubber, and at various points in the playing end are holes or recesses, the value
of each hole being indicated by numerals or letters.
One or more pockets of different value is made at the playing end such pockets
being placed at a slight angle to the table so as to be opposite to the curved
cushion.
When the stroke is made from the "baulk" the ball is played against some part
of the curved cushion, striking the curved cushion at different points the ball can
be directed to different pockets, holes, or points of the table.
The table has cushioned edges similar to an ordinary billiard table, and is made
in three or more portions hinged or jointed together so that the parts can be folded
or slided one over another, and the table when out of use occupies very small space.
Dated the 15th day of October 1892.
WALTER BRIERLEY,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bagatelle Tables.
I, JAMES RUSSELL LEAROYD of Leicester Terrace, Halifax in the County of
York, Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved construction of table on which bagatelle
and other like games are played, the object being to construct a table on which
various games of skill can be played, such table occupying a comparatively small
space, and when not in use is so arranged as to fold into very small compass.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings
in which :-
Fig. 1 is a plan view of the improved table.
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According to this invention I construct a table the "baulk" end of which is
which forms the "score
narrow as compared with the "spot" or playing end
board" of the table which in plan is somewhat of the shape of the letter T. At
the "spot" or playing end 2 of the table and opposite or linable with the "baulk
end 1 is a curved cushion 3 or part of a circle of rubber, and at various points in
the playing end 2 are holes or recesses 4. 4 the value of each hole being indicated
by numerals or letters.

page_text: Two or more pockets 6. 6 are made at the playing end, and such pockets may if
thought desirable be placed at a slight angle to the table so as to bring the mouths
of the pockets opposite to some point of the curved cushion 3.
The table is covered with cloth and has cushioned edges similar to an ordinary
billiard table, all round the "score board" or playing end 2 and to about the points
marked 7. 7 in the baulk end 1 that is about half way between the upper-baulk line 5
and the lower baulk line 8. The table is made in preferably three pieces; the
playing end, or score board "being in one piece, and the baulk end in two pieces,
or lengths hinged at the points 9. 9. The baulk end 1 of the table is secured to
the " score board
or playing end by being received in the dowelled recess 10 and
is secured therein by hooks and eyes 11. 11 bolts or similar device.
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It will be seen, that when the table is not in use, the baulk end can be detached
from the playing end, and the baulk end folded on its hinges 9. 9 and placed within
the score board, so that the whole table will then occupy only a very small space,
and can be packed or stored in small compass.
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When the table is in use it is fixed together as described and shewn and placed
on a level table or other stand and preferably 9 balls are used, one being of
different color to the other eight and the ball or different color is placed on the
"spot
12 before commencement of the game. The game is played with an
ordinary billiard or bagatelle cuc, the object of each player being to score by
striking with his ball the "spot" ball the semicircular cushion, or a ball higher up
the table than the upper baulk line 5 so as to secure holes, or pockets of the highest
numerical value.
The ball of the striker is to be placed behind the lower baulk line 8 before
making his stroke.
It will be obvious that the number of holes or pockets and also the number of
balls and style of game played may be greatly varied without departing from the
invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is :-
1. The table, or board constructed as and for the purpose herein described and
substantially as illustrated by the annexed drawings.
Dated this 14th day of June 1893.