and the rudder-like lock rotates and holds in place in the locked position fairly well
there is a mark for Allen Bros
and in very good overall condition
are slip trailed arching white lines in slight relief
with sort of a scalloping to the walls of the cage
C. 1950s Mechanic Tin Toy Spinner (Works Great, Excellent Colors, No Sparks!) brass imp door knocker and the rudder-like lock rotatesI believe this would originally have emitted a few sparks when pushed to set spinning, but, alas, no more. But the joy of pressing the button and watching the red white and blue swirl is still plenty gratifying to me, and I love it when still, too, especially with that perfect minty green paint on the handle. It will stand on its on a flat surface to my sensibilities an excellent, super graphic sculptural object. 4 3 4" t x 2 1 2" w x 1 1 4" d. Good