Description: Antique novelty joke toy titled "The Raveling." A later edition or reproduction was patented by Soren S. Adams in the 1930s. Piece is designed to fit inside a garment while a thread is pulled from the dispenser and passed through to the front of the garment with a needle. The joke is successful when an unsuspecting person pulls the "loose" thread that never seems to end.Hallmarks: Package reads "The Raveling - Latest Joke Out - Patent Applied For." Reverse side has full instructions for use.Dimensions: Full Length 2 1/4". Head Diameter 1" x Depth 5/16".Weight: 9.4 grams.Condition: Wear and soiling to packaging from long term storage, with a tear to side tab. Age related oxidation and discoloration to metal. Piece does not appear to have been used, as it retains most of its original string intact. Please Note: All of my listings have an advertised handling time of 5 business days, not including weekends and holidays. Your item may ship as early as the 1st day or up until the 5th day. Your tracking number will be uploaded automatically to eBay when the shipping label is generated.
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Oakland, California
End Time: 2025-01-22T03:23:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
