Original Drinking Bird – Scientific Toy
£14.99
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Watch science in action with the Original Drinking Bird Scientific Desk Toy. Standing approximately 20cm tall, this classic novelty repeatedly dips its beak into a glass of water using evaporation and temperature changes – with no batteries, gears or springs required. A fascinating scientific curiosity and nostalgic desk toy.
Height: Approx. 20cm
Box size: 23 × 11 × 7cm
Weight: 115g
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Description
Discover a fascinating scientific classic with the Original Drinking Bird Scientific Desk Toy. This iconic novelty bird repeatedly dips its beak into a glass of water before returning upright and starting the cycle all over again.
Standing approximately 20cm tall, the Drinking Bird is instantly recognisable with its top hat, bow tie and colourful design. Despite appearing almost mechanical, there are no batteries, gears or springs involved – its continuous bobbing motion is powered by science.
Place a glass of water in front of the bird so that its beak can dip into the water and watch the fascinating cycle begin. Evaporation from the bird’s head creates temperature and pressure changes within its sealed body, causing the liquid inside to move and the bird to tip forwards.
The Drinking Bird is a classic demonstration of evaporation, temperature, pressure and thermodynamics, making it an unusual scientific curiosity as well as an entertaining desk or display item.
Originally based on a design dating from 1945, the Drinking Bird has remained a popular scientific novelty for generations.
Features
- Classic Drinking Bird scientific novelty
- Stands approximately 20cm tall
- Repeatedly dips its beak into a glass of water
- No batteries required
- No gears or springs
- Demonstrates scientific principles involving evaporation, temperature and pressure
- Features the classic top hat and bow tie design
- Fascinating desk, office or display novelty
- Based on a classic design dating from 1945
- Box dimensions: approximately 23 × 11 × 7cm
- Boxed weight: approximately 115g
Why You’ll Love It
The Original Drinking Bird is one of those wonderfully simple objects that’s difficult to stop watching. Once set up beside a glass of water, the bird appears to drink again and again without batteries or a conventional mechanism.
It’s a fun way to demonstrate some interesting scientific principles and makes an unusual gift, desk ornament or nostalgic curiosity.
At Yesteryears Toy Shop, we’re proud to offer traditional toys, curiosities and classic novelties that have entertained generations.
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