Brevette S.G.D.G. - Neo - Jeu Construction - "Fort Explosiv" [Exploding Fort] circa, 1905, comprising: Cardboard & wood multi-sectional [26 pieces - including trees] French Fort [42 x 23 x 24cm] with fully operational internal spring "explosion" mechanism which destroys the fort. Outer panels decorated with printed paper detailing, brickwork, windows, trees, gate etc. Complete with original wooden case [instructions for use in English, French & Spanish are pasted to the side], this houses the spring mechanism & acts as a base/backdrop for the Fort & Tin Plate Pistol which fires a dart that when it hits the spring detonator explodes the Fort. Some age wear otherwise Excellent overall, contained in a Very Good [paper label worn & old crack to lid] original wooden set box. The first complete version to be sold by Vectis.