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Whirligig

By mark.jamelanso…, 27 December, 2011
Description

My grandmother has had it for as long as she can remember. I believe it was purchased in Boston but not entirely sure. Nobody so far has been able to tell me the proper name or where it came from. Anything really.

You wind it at the top and the whole thing spins around for 2 or 3 minutes. The centrifugal force causes the hanging arms to move upward. There are 3 bells at the top that drag along a ridged line causing the bells to make noise. Also a small bird (parrot likely) in the very middle spins around as well.

Category
Antique Toys
Medium
Plastic
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
No idea (Much more than 20 years)
History
My grandmother has had it for as long as she can remember.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
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