Happy Crocodile
Clockwork Toy Crocodile
1975-1979 (manufactured)
1975-1979 (manufactured)
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This toy crocodile is lithographed tin plate with an internal clockwork mechanism. It has four sections: the head, which contains the mechanism; two square body pieces; and a pointed tail. The sections are connected by three swivel bar links. When wound up the crocodile gently sways on two wheels set under the head and another set of wheels under the second body part.
Object details
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| Title | Happy Crocodile (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithographed tinplated mild steel, clockwork mechanism |
| Brief description | Lithographed tinplate clockwork crocodile made in Japan in the late 1970s |
| Physical description | The crocodile is lithographed tinplate and the mechanism is housed in the head with the key protruding from the left side. It is tan with green, black, blue and white markings. The underside of the head is black and of the body parts tan. It is made with four sections, the head with the clockwork mechanism, two square body pieces and a pointed tail. There are three swivel bar links and a pair of plastic wheels under the second body part. When wound up the crocodile moves on two wheels set under the head and connected to the mechanism. As it moves, the body gently sways. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | YONE in a diamond with No. 2149 MADE IN JAPAN |
| Credit line | Given by Clio Whittaker |
| Object history | References: This collection of toys was acquired by the donor while attending Peking University in 1978 and 1979. The majority of the toys were made in China for its own market. See additional notes, B. 106-1996 |
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| Summary | This toy crocodile is lithographed tin plate with an internal clockwork mechanism. It has four sections: the head, which contains the mechanism; two square body pieces; and a pointed tail. The sections are connected by three swivel bar links. When wound up the crocodile gently sways on two wheels set under the head and another set of wheels under the second body part. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.122-1996 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
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