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WWI patriotic metal hopping kangaroo
c. 1915 - 1920Overview
WWI era patriotic cast metal kangaroo with rocker legs attached to a solid body. When placed on the correct incline, the kangaroo hops down the surface. The arms of the kangaroo act to balance the kangaroo when it is moving.
The kangaroo has been cast in two halves and then joined. The metal is lightly grooved and painted brown to resemble fur. It has a red, white and blue ribbon tied around its neck - the colours of the Empire.
Historical information
This little kangaroo would have delighted children and adults alike, and is still doing so over a century later.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00100
Item type
Collectibles
Decorative Objects
Toys
Material
Metal
Paint
Ribbon
Width
40 mm
Height or length
80 mm
Depth
22 mm
Place made
Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Last modified
Friday, 15 August, 2025
Completeness
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Hopping metal kangaroo showing rockers at base and patriotic ribbon
Side view of hopping metal kangaroo
Other side view of hopping metal kangaroo
Back view of hopping metal kangaroo
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