Remember the old Jumping Jacks we had as little kids? You know, it was two sticks, a little guy on string, and when you squeezed the sticks, the little guy would flip and flop all over the place? Well, that was maybe 50-60 yrs ago. Now this toy in the picture, is on the same order as those Jumping Jacks. Only, it is 90+ yrs old! My grandfather made this toy for my dad, when he was a wee one. I don't remember if my dad or my grandmother gave this to me when I was little. But I have treasured it forever! At least 50-55 yrs or so. (thats forever hehe) When you hold it and push up on the square piece, it kinda flips into a few different positions. It is somewhat hard to see the face, but it is there. It is all original, except for one screw and nut. I also have to replace a screw and nut on the back arm one of these days. Hmmmmm...........what should I do with this..........who should I give it to? It is the only toy I have from my childhood. Funny how we only save certain things.
6 comments:
Ask each kid if they want it. If more than one does, throw names in a bowl and pick one.
Gloria that is a treasure too. We watch Antique Road show. Antique toys are very valuable. Hang on to that but mainly for sentimental reasons. I love it. SOmetimes we see old themed lunch boxes (like we carried as children)that are worth hundreds of dollars.
How is Billy today? I hope you've rested this week.
Madi and Mom
I love this...
Wonderful cherished treasure!
Kit
I like Bette and Cecilia's ideas! I was thinking Antique Road show, too! You never know, especially with it being 90 years old!!
It might fetch you enough to buy that RV! hee hee hee
What a great treasure........neat!
Wow......that's really cool!
And I'm with the rest of the gang....Antique Roadshow!!!
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