Jacobs Ladder

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Jacobs Ladder
The Jacob's Ladder is a very old optical toy. It consists of a series of blocks held together by ribbons. When the topmost block is turned, the blocks appear to cascade down the strings. This version has two different pictures, which alternate as the blocks tumble.

There are stories of these toys going back as far as the pilgrim times in the USA. They are still made by indigenous craftsmen in Mexico, although ours is made in Spain. They were also popular in Europe in Victorian times.

The toy is called Jacob's Ladder because of its seemingly endless tumbling of blocks is said to resemble a dream of angels continuously ascending and descending a ladder to heaven.

This is a modern replica of an antique version, and it comes in a very elegant presentation box.

There is a choice of images. One version shows the young Queen Victoria, with her consort Prince Albert on the other side. The other version shows Don Quixote, with Sancho Panza on the other side.

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Price: £35.99 [$56.86] (Including VAT at 20%)

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