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Duncan Jeweled Tournament
Exhibit #3258
TypeProduction
ShapeStandard (-)
AxleFixed
PackagingNone
ConstructionThree piece wood
ResponseNone
GapFixed
Condition8
Date1952
To1959
OwnerRick Brough
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Duncan Jeweled Tournament with four jewels on the face and four jewels on the opposite side. It's difficult to find these jeweled models with a straight line of four jewels added to the area in the middle of the stamped imprint. In almost all cases, the four jewels are spaced perfectly and in a straightline, but the entire row is usually slightly tilted.

From the Duncan Jeweled Tournament reproduction card:
"The original Duncan Jeweled Tournament was one of the most coveted yo-yos of the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Although the Jeweled Tournament began production shortly before WWII, the word "Jeweled" did not appear on the yo-yo until 1953. Originally available only as a contest prize, the Jeweled Tournament--even after it was made available for sale--was rare treasure, coveted by boys and girls alike."

Compare with version 1 of Duncan's 75th Anniversary Jeweled Tournament reproduction and version 2 of Duncan's 75th Anniversary Jeweled Tournament reproduction.

Collected February 10, 2018.

Original retail price: 60¢ US
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