Clockwork toy
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, suede and leather, glass
Measurements
340mm (length); 300mm (height); 120mm (width)
Order this imageCollection
National Trust Museum of Childhood (Accredited Museum)
NT 659918
Summary
A clockwork dog which has a composition body and head with metal legs, covered in beige coloured suede with darker markings on the moulded face, black nose and brown and black eyes and grey leather ears. There is a brown leather collar with metal fittings round the neck. The head rotates and the legs and tail move. Each foot has a metallic wheel. A metal lever is situated in the underbelly at the rear. A metal rod, for the key, is in the right flank. A long length of green string is attached to the collar.