Lot 8: Child’s Toy Spinning Top

Estimate: $400 – $600
Price Realized: $590

Fruitwood (possibly apple or pear), original varnish finish, 4 1/2″ h, 3 1/2″ dia, very finely turned with a copper nub at base that appears to run through the core, old green twine, turned birch wood handle holder, 4 1/2″ l, “Child’s Top, with handle, made to be sold in Store.”, (Bissland collection #300).