The Toy Tinkers Whirly Tinker Spinning Pull Toy 19th century litho puzzle This unusually large box would

This unusually large box would have been entirely carved by hand

with another collaged bit on reverse

Three of the four I found with pretty sorry remnants of their former watercolor kits inside

marking where specific movements would be performed

gripping the tails of the cloak while looking straight out at us

The Toy Tinkers Whirly Tinker Spinning Pull Toy 19th century litho puzzle This unusually large box wouldI think this old toy has a great look to it just sitting on a shelf, but most fun is to tie a string to it, or just give it a push, to set the pair of figures spinning. It's not fragile in the least, so would be a good one to give to the kids to keep themselves amused, and I must say that I have not yet grown tired of seeing these two spin, either! Made by The Toy Tinkers, Evanston, Illinois, c. 1920s 30s and I love how the turned wooden parts from