{"product_id":"tedco-original-toy-gyroscope","title":"Tedco Original Toy Gyroscope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThis is a classic design of gyroscope that has become stereotypical for a toy gyroscope. \nThe disk has as a bulbous edge which is painted a yellow\/gold colour and it has diamond \nshaped spoke design. The frame of the gyroscope is a thick wire which is brazed\/soldered in places. \nIt comes with string which is used to start it and a pedestal tower which you can stand it on. \nThe look has remained unchanged and has been a classic educational toy for generations. \nIt continues to fascinate young and old alike with its mysterious force that seems to defy gravity. \nWhether you just want to have hours of fun with it just as a toy or whether you want to learn \nmore about physics\/science of gyroscopes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis gyroscope has been produced circa 1911 although 1917 is often quoted. \nOriginally it was made by L.T. Hurst Mfg Co, 716-718 24th East Street, Sanborn, Indianapolis. \nAt some point the production switched from Hurst Mfg Co to Chandler Mfg Co. \nGyroscopes made at this time are still branded a Hurst gyroscope but the \nbox now states the new manufacturer. The product later gets renamed to a “Chandler gyroscope”.\nProduction seemed continued throughout the second war world but with minor changes to the \npackaging to reduce paper consumption and to promote the war effort (boxes said on the bottom “do not burn, save \nfor defence”). In the first half of the 20th century they were widely found in the 'five and dime' \nstores across America. They also appear under other brand names as occasionally when resold in \nvarious shops or for promotions. In 1982 the product was purchased by Tedco and rebranded the \nTedco gyroscope. Here is a link with more information \u003ca href=\"\/history-of-the-tedco-gyroscope.asp\"\u003eHistory of the Tedco gyroscope\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have a page on the website that maybe helpful if you are struggling to decide which gyroscope to buy.\n\u003ca href=\"comparegyroscopes.asp\" title=\"Compare all the gyroscopes\"\u003eCompare the all the gyroscopes on the website\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWith each Tedco 'Original' gyroscope you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gyroscope, Pedestal\/tower, Pull string ,Clear plastic cube to store and display \nyour gyroscope, Complete set of instructions\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNote: Some people notice a small break in one of the outer rings. \nIt is a \"butt\" joint,  where the two ends butted together. It serves two purposes,\nit aids assembly and also allows for a minor degree of adjustment.\nThe design is basically over 100 years old now. ","brand":"Gyroscopes.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52623887237462,"sku":"TEDCO2","price":6.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2987\/4006\/files\/TEDCO2_1_-1200.webp?v=1771282252","url":"https:\/\/www.gyroscopes.com\/products\/tedco-original-toy-gyroscope","provider":"Gyroscopes.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}