Description
This little tin music box plays Old MacDonald Had A Farm as you turn its handle, a traditional toy built around a classic nursery rhyme. Around its sky blue body marches a band of cheerful animals: a monkey clashing cymbals, a tiger on the double bass, a lion strumming a banjo and a bear squeezing an accordion. A sunny yellow rim frames the domed top, striped in bold black and white like a circus tent, and the handle finishes in a bright red knob. It stands 8cm tall and 6cm across, so it sits neatly in the palm of a hand.
As a toy it is all about simple, hands-on play: turn the handle and the familiar tune of Old MacDonald plays out, ready for another go whenever the mood strikes. Turning the handle is good practice for hand-eye coordination, and the steady rhythm of the crank makes the song feel like a little performance. Between plays it makes a cheerful ornament on a playroom shelf, a bedroom windowsill or a chest of drawers, where the band of animals adds a bright splash of blue, yellow and red. We think it makes a lovely present for anyone who enjoys a traditional toy and a sing-along to a nursery rhyme everyone knows.
The body is tin, with a plastic (ABS) handle, and the whole piece weighs just 0.09KG, so it is light enough to carry from room to room. Its round, flat base lets it stand steadily on a shelf or table. To keep the print bright, wipe it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, as tin is best kept dry. For a gift, pair it with a picture book of farmyard songs and let the band strike up the first tune.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Body: tin; handle: plastic (ABS) |
| Length |
6cm |
| Width |
6cm |
| Height |
8cm |
| Weight |
0.09KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What tune does this music box play?
It plays Old MacDonald Had A Farm, the classic nursery rhyme, each time you turn the handle on the top.
How big is the music box?
It stands 8cm tall and measures 6cm across, and at 0.09KG it is small and light enough to sit easily on a shelf.
What is it made of?
The body is made of tin and the handle is plastic (ABS), finished with a bright red knob on the end.
Which animals are in the band?
A monkey with cymbals, a tiger with a double bass, a lion with a banjo and a bear with an accordion march around the blue body.
How does it work?
Simply turn the handle on the top and the tune plays as it turns, a traditional way to make music by hand.
How should I look after it?
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth to keep the print bright, and keep it dry, which is good practice for anything made of tin.