Title: 19th Century Antique Victorian Box Wood Whistle Toy Spinning Top
Shipping: $29.00
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Condition: Excellent
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Item ID: 1064
A 19th Century box wood victorian toy whistle top, an ancient toy, that provides endless hours of fascination. Handcrafted in limited quantities throw out the world, old wooden spinning tops are our best sellers when found. The tops are made from a variety of woods native to Europe and produced in unique wooden color combinations. So beautifully balanced, it spins for minutes at a time. And, when finished spinning, the top is worthy of displaying in a glass case. A clever conversation piece, display this beautiful little work-of-art atop a mirror on your coffee or dining room table for your next dinner party, or display it on top of your desk and use it as a stress reliever throughout the day. Perfect for someone who has everything. They are ideal for birthday parties (kids and adults alike), or a corporate gift.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top
A top, or spinning top, is a toy that can be spun on an axis, balancing on a point. This motion is produced by holding the axis firmly while pulling a string. An internal weight then rotates, producing an overall circular motion. The top is one of the oldest recognizable toys found on archaeological sites. Spinning tops originated independently in cultures all over the world. Besides toys, tops have also historically been used for gambling and prophecy. Some role-playing gamers still use tops to augment dice in generating randomized results; it is in this case referred to as a spinner. A thumbtack may also be made to spin on the same principles.
