"Corinthian" 21S

The "Corinthian" 21S is a rare and enigmatic example of early mechanical pinball, produced by Witzig's Limited of England. Little is known about its designer or exact production year, though the nameplate references U.K. Patent No. 358713 from 1930, indicating the game dates from around that time or later.

Gameplay on the "Corinthian" 21S is straightforward yet distinct from later pinball machines. Players use a small 9-inch cue stick to launch steel balls into metal cups, with the game measuring only 30 1/4 inches long and 15 3/8 inches wide. The playfield's green, vinyl-like covering adds an air of elegance to the machine, while the hinged compartment at the bottom provides a feature for catching and holding the balls.

The "Corinthian" 21S is notable for its rarity, and with little additional information available, it remains something of an enigma among pinball enthusiasts. The nameplate identifies the companion "Corinthian" 21T as "the recognised Tournament Board" and includes the phrase "Guaranteed Finland Base," adding to the mystery surrounding this piece of pinball history.