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Tin Litho Mechanical Toy ~ 1960’s Japan Spinning Tin Shamrock Petals Fold Open to Glimpse Clover This little gadget is a fun toy. It has distinguished tin lithographed “Shamrock Flower Petals” that fit together forming a colorful egg shaped tin shamrock. The tin curved panels have exceptional lithographed color graphics. You hold the device in one hand, and pump the push button with your thumb. The mechanical shamrock starts spinning and when it gains speed the petals slowly open to reveal a standing green clover shamrock. 
See Also Photo at Bottom of Page When the spinning slows down, the shamrocks tin petals snap shut hiding the clover. The sophisticated mechanism does it all. You can’t see the shamrock clover leaf unless you pump the button! About half tin and half plastic. Early 1960’s Japanese import. An extraordinary example of Mechanized Tin Litho. This item is typical of stuff in the large Dime Store merchandise finds we made. If you like vintage Dime Store and Variety Store stuff, bookmark our sellers page. We pack it securely and send it First Class U.S. Postal all for $2.85! Buyer pays $2.85 MailingNotice :This item is a genuine vintage toy from an era when there were no safety standards. It probably contains, or is, a choking hazard, Has high speed spinning tin blades and probably includes other features that are not suitable for children to play with. It is not being sold as a toy for a child to play with, but as a genuine vintage collectable item for adults. |
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| Esnarf Item . #4792 | Price . . $5.85 |