Spinning top box
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and metal
Measurements
50 mm (H); 65 mm (Length); 65 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150679
Summary
Cardboard box. Empty, buff coloured and lidded cardboard box marked 'The Gyrostad. Pat. No.7321. Longest spinning top in the world. Spins either with or without string.' The lid has metal strengthened corners.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Top of lid: LONGEST SPINNING TOP IN THE WORLD / THE GYROSTAD / Pat. No. 7321 / SPINS / EITHER / WITH OR / WITHOUT / STRING