Key Details
• Maker: Henselite (W.D. Hensell & Sons, North Melbourne, Australia)
• Product: “Junior” Biassed Carpet Bowls – full-sized game in miniature
• Contents: 8 bowls (4 red-spotted, 4 green-spotted), 1 white jack, original rules booklet, original cardboard dividers and box
• Era: c.1950s–early 1960s
• Origin: Made in Australia
• Notable Mark: Original pencilled price inside lid: “£3-19-11” (pre-decimal currency)
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Mini Story
Step back into a mid-century Australian lounge room, where families rolled miniature bowls across the carpet after Sunday roast. Produced by the world-famous Henselite company, these “Junior” Biassed Carpet Bowls offered children and adults alike a scaled-down version of the popular lawn sport – precision-made just like the full-sized bowls.
This particular set even carries a tangible link to its era: inside the lid you can still see the original pencilled pre-decimal price “£3-19-11” – almost four pounds at the time – a charming reminder of life before decimal currency arrived in 1966. Complete with its original rules booklet, this set captures the nostalgia of home entertainment in 1950s Australia.
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Condition
This set is complete and in good vintage condition:
• All 8 bowls and the jack are present with clear coloured spots.
• Original “Rules of the Game” booklet included.
• Box graphics bright and legible with some expected edge and corner wear consistent with age.
• Original pencilled price “£3-19-11” still visible inside lid.
Please refer to the photos for the best indication of condition.
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Postage & Handling
• Shipped securely with tracking within Australia.
• Combined postage available for multiple items.
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Further Info
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