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Saint George And Dragon Tin Balancing Toy. Bal

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Saint George And Dragon Tin Balancing Toy. Bal
Saint George And Dragon Tin Balancing Toy. Balancing Toys Were Popular In The 19th Century. Dating Back To Ancient China And India, Where They Were Most Often Carved From Soft Wood, The Western Balancing Toys Were Traditionally Made From Tin Or Metal. Illustrations Of Balancing Toys Can Be Found In Educational Literature From The 18th Century. The Physics Governing The Movement Of Such Toys Intrigued And Amazed People. Balance Toys Came In Various Forms, And Our Particular Shape Is Traditionally Called A Skyhook.
Estimated more than 100 yrs old. (Pangaea Auctions) Size: See Ruler Photo. (Photos Represent The Condition Of The Lot.)