An article about Spinning Tops, including the two spinning tops produced by Martin, appeared in the April issue of Antique Toy World.
You can read this article in the print monthly magazine, but recently you can also read it digitally; see the article below for more information.
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The Very Rare Spinning Tops: The Waltzing Couple article by Cor van Schaijk explores one of the most fascinating antique toy collectibles ever produced. These unique spinning tops feature beautifully crafted dancing couples mounted on colorful bases that spin while appearing to waltz. Produced in the late 19th century, many examples were manufactured by Fernand Martin of Paris, a well-known French toy maker famous for mechanical and tin toys. This collectible toy series demonstrates early craftsmanship, hand-painted details, and creative toy engineering. For antique toy collectors and historians, these rare waltzing spinning tops represent an important piece of vintage toy manufacturing history.
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