Description
This particular toy features a brass-band trumpeter with a snare drum, wearing a mask that resembles the traditional topeng Balinese mask. The arms of the trumpeter also swing as the pendulum toy swings.
Popular in the 19th Century, balancing toys find their origins back to old China and India where they were carved out of wood, before becoming modernised in the West and finding form in metal, in particular, tin.
Considered an educational toy from as early as the 18th century, pendulum toys showcased a light swinging movement that is both soothing yet invoking of curiosity.
This series of toys was acquired from a toy-collecting Professor in Java, and come with a 'skyhook' style pendulum on a pedestal base.
In very good condition. Two available in stock. A rare #journeyeastvintage find.
Approximate dimensions:17cm x 11.5cm x 54cm (LxWxH)
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