Mechanical toy
Category
Toys
Date
1888 - 1960 (approximate; based on period during which nurseries in use)
Materials
Measurements
50 x 70 x 60 mm
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Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1290102
Summary
Toy plastic gorilla head with synthetic hair, metal wind-up feet and separate key. Underside of jaw is marked "Japan. Pat. P". Head and key in original box covered with images of other wind-up toys in the series, including: 'roaring lion', 'bull monster', 'barking tiger', 'dancing indian', 'running jaguar' and 'laughing hippo'. Box marked 'Japan' and 'DSK: Daiwa Seiko'.