{"title":"Whirligigs, Buzzers, and Tops - Traditional Spinning Toys","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpinning toys have been part of everyday play for centuries, found in many cultures and widely enjoyed in early America. From simple whirligigs and buzzers to classic spinning tops, these toys rely on motion, rhythm, and a bit of practice to bring them to life. This collection reflects those traditions—timeless play built on movement, rhythm, and skill.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buzz-saw-toy","title":"Wooden Buzz Saw  – Traditional Spinning Toy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Buzz Saw  – Traditional Spinning Toy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eSimple spinning toys were mentioned in English literature as early as 1686 and were just as popular in early America as they were in Europe. These classic folk toys—often called “buzzers” or “buzz saws”—create a distinctive humming sound as they spin, thanks to their notched or “saw tooth” edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eOur wooden buzz saw whirligig is crafted in our Vermont workshop from solid pine, capturing the look, feel, and sound of traditional hand-played toys. Durable, engaging, and easy to use, it offers a direct connection to centuries of simple entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eEach buzz saw is packaged ready to play with two wooden handles and includes a history and instruction card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0766\/8168\/files\/triangle_480x480.png?v=1643661764\" width=\"44\" height=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for children under 3. Recommended for adults and children aged 8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cowings Mill: Retail Outlet of Cooperman HistoryLives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49182430069026,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9919\/4914\/files\/Buzz-Saw-traditional-toy.jpg?v=1775065090"},{"product_id":"pewter-whirligig","title":"Historic Whirligig Toy – Early American Spinning Toy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Whirligig Toy – Early American Spinning Toy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eWhirligig toys—simple spinning toys made from musket balls or worn coins—have been discovered at early American towns, plantations, and military campsites. Known in English literature as early as 1686, the “whirligig” was a popular pastime in both Europe and colonial America, enjoyed by children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eOur historic whirligig is crafted from a lead-free pewter reproduction of a Spanish milled dollar, a silver coin widely circulated in America from the 16th through early 19th centuries. This authentic-style spinning toy connects players to centuries of traditional play and early American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eEach whirligig is packaged in a poly bag and includes a history insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"23\" width=\"44\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0766\/8168\/files\/triangle_480x480.png?v=1643661764\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING CHOKING HAZARD SMALL PARTS Not for children under 3. Recommended for adults and children aged 8 years and above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cowings Mill: Retail Outlet of Cooperman HistoryLives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49211834269986,"sku":"","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9919\/4914\/files\/Whirligig-reproduction-spinning-toy-coin.png?v=1775060336"}],"url":"https:\/\/cowingsmill.com\/collections\/spinning-toys-tradtional-whirligigs-buzzers-and-tops.oembed","provider":"Cowings Mill: Retail Outlet of Cooperman HistoryLives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}