Mechanical Duck
1975-1979 (manufactured)
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This clockwork operated duck has an internal mechanism. When wound up the duck appears to be paddling, as it moves on two central wheels which are connected to the mechanism. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism |
| Brief description | Lithographed tinplate clockwork duck made in China in the 1970s |
| Physical description | The duck is lithographed tinplate and the mechanism is housed in the body with the key hole on the left side. It is dark pink, yellow and blue with red, green and white markings. The legs and feet are metal with the top ends attached to the wheels. When wound up the duck moves on two wheels set under the centre area and connected to the mechanism. The feet appear to be paddling. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | MADE IN CHINA 215 MS 042 with Chinese characters |
| 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 |
| Summary | This clockwork operated duck has an internal mechanism. When wound up the duck appears to be paddling, as it moves on two central wheels which are connected to the mechanism. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.135-1996 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
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