I think it's a clacker.
Glad to help.
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It's called a Jacob's Ladder (at least that the name it's given in a little instructional book of simple toys to make). I made a few when I was a kid.
Cheers Chaps
I shall search for Jacobs Clackers as soon as I have a free hand.
I remember getting The Stage magazine once or twice in the 90's & there was always an ad in the classifieds for a joke writing service, But I can't remember the name of the guy, I wish I could.
I sent off for his promo gag leaflet and remember being a little bit underwhelmed.
But that was in my pre BCG days so I may not have really understood the humour that well.
It's a long shot, but maybe he has a website these days, who was that guy?
Unfortunately only one Gag has stuck in my Memory, I think it was in the topical/political section of the leaflet.
Hey! that Tony Blair. He's been running the country like Lionel Blair.
'All around my hat I will wear a green willow, If anyone should ask me the reason why I'm wearing it, it's all for my true love who's far far away'
What is the relevance of wearing a green willow in such circumstances?