This game is a variant of Bagatelle, which used pins that could be knocked down, whereas these metal pins are fixed and are closer to a game called Billiards Japonaise, all precursors to pachinko. The spring loaded plungers used to launch wooden balls into the pin field started showing up in games in the late 1700's. This 1848 model is a rare purely mechanical pinball, the first with plungers. Case is mahogany with fruit wood banding, metal pins, and bronze gates. The diamond shaped mother of pearl inlay reads "Chevrot Ft De Jeux / Lebon Sr / Auvenue Montainge 103 Paris". Some evidence of repairs, one ball is included. Condition: (Good - Very Good). Dimensions: 65"L x 33-1/4"W x 41-3/4"T.