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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;verybrad, post: 59895, member: 37&quot;]Modern decorative item.&nbsp; These were in the import catalogs in the 80s and 90s. Based on 19th century balancing toys. In looking at such things, I find virtually every one on-line to be a reproduction.&nbsp; Here is one that seems to be old.&nbsp; Not sure why it looks to have a saw blade incorporated.&nbsp; There were 19th century manufactured versions but I certainly can&#039;t find any right now. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.colonialsense.com/Antiques/AuctionResults/14-08/skinner81014_331.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Yours with the mechanical action is an interesting variation.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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