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Mechanical Marvels of Antique Playthings
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
- 1. Ornamental plate shielding keyholes in antique dollhouses
- 2. Massive rotating disc to regulate speed in clockwork devices
- 3. Interlocking cogs transmitting motion in clockwork toys
- 4. Retaining ring securing axles in mechanical doll joints
- 7. Grouped rods forming the basis for rolling carriage wheels
- 8. Resilient metal strip storing potential energy in vintage wind-ups
- 12. Handle converting circular to reciprocating motion in pull toys
- 14. Clicking mechanism allowing movement in one direction only
Down
- 5. Lever ensuring stability in tinplate toy mechanisms
- 6. Rotating shaft converting rotary to reciprocating motion in automata
- 9. Simple machine guiding string to transfer force in toy lifts
- 10. Metal tool twisting mainspring for stored kinetic energy
- 11. An old term for the pin that causes erratic toy movement
- 13. Primary cog transferring power in miniature locomotives
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