A 19th century large spinning top with five other tops inside. When the spinning top is spun the base and five other spinning tops are released. The spinning top which spins the longest is the winner. Each spinning top is painted in a different pattern.
A great late 19th century game where bets could be placed as to which is the winning top. There is a video clip to see how it works in one of the images
 
The main top measures 6.5cm w excluding the launcher x 9cm h