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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Toy - Wooden Spinning Top

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Children's Toys

Overview

A spinning top, or simply a top, is a toy with a wooden squat body and a sharp metal point at the bottom, designed to be spun on its vertical axis, balancing on the tip due to the gyroscopic effect. Once set in motion, a top will usually wobble for a few seconds, spin upright for a while, then start to wobble again with increasing amplitude as it loses energy, and finally tip over and roll on its side.

Historical information

A wooden spinning top is a traditional toy that combines simple design with hands-on learning. By twisting or flicking the top, children create rotation and balance, introducing early concepts of motion and coordination through play.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.227

Item type

Toys

Themes

Leisure > Games

Material

Metal

Wood

Weight

32 g

Inscriptions and markings

(no markings)

Keywords

Recreation - Games

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 6 August, 2026

Completeness

83

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