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Antique Boxwood Parachute Humming Top - By Jacques
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Antique Boxwood Parachute Humming Top - By Jacques

19th century
Sold 3 April 2023 · Opus Antiques
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Description

Described as rare in the literature this game comprises of a large boxwood spinning top which has six further painted spinning tops inside. The idea is that when the top is spun it releases the other coloured spinning tops inside. The last spiining top to stop spinning wins. There are coloured counters which were used for betting on. It was made by Jacques's of London around 1860s and has had a box made to house it at some stage in its life. There is a launcher which came separately which works with the top.

The box measures 10.5cm w x 8cm h x 8cm d.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA815701
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Description
Described as rare in the literature this game comprises of a large boxwood spinning top which has six further painted spinning tops inside. The idea is that when the top is spun it releases the other coloured spinning tops inside. The last spiining top to stop spinning wins. There are coloured counters which were used for betting on.
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It was made by Jacques's of London around 1860s and has had a box made to house it at some stage in its life.
Opus Antiques

There is a launcher which came separately which works with the top.

The box measures 10.5cm w x 8cm h x 8cm d.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA815701
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Antique Boxwood Parachute Humming Top - by Jacques
Antique Boxwood Parachute Humming Top - by Jacques
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)
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