Fiddle Foundry Teetotum Top - Brass

Put & Take, or teetotum tops are used for a form of gambling that dates back to Greek and Roman times. The rules are simple: each player "antes up" and adds to the "pot" in the center of the table. Each player in turn spins the top and follows the instruction displayed (Take All, Take One, Put One, Take Two, Put Two, All Put). Every time the "pot" is empty each player must "ante up" and the game continues.

PLEASE NOTE: The intention of a teetotum top is NOT to spin for extra long periods of time (or gambling-based games would take forever). If you want a spinning top that will spin for minutes at a time, check out Fiddle Foundry's Copper Spinning Top.

While gambling tops are not designed to spin for a long time (since whatever game you were gambling on would take forever), it is possible to get them spinning up to a minute or two, if desired.

1) Make sure you have a very flat and smooth surface to spin on.

2) Hold the top upright with just your thumb and second finger.

3) Flick your fingers as if you were snapping them. Try not to move any part of your wrist as this will cause the top to tumble over.

4) The faster you can flick your fingers and the more force you can create, the better chances of the top spinning and spinning for longer.

5) After some practice, you'll be spinning on every twist. Have fun!

We ship using USPS and UPS, depending on the destination and the products ordered. All shipments include tracking and up to $200 of insurance.

Complimentary Shipping Thresholds:

• USPS Ground Advantage (U.S.): Complimentary on orders over $100.00.
• UPS International: Complimentary on orders over $350.00.
  • Please note: Duties, taxes, and import fees may apply at delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Shipping Times:

• Most items ship within one business day (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
• Orders placed by 2 PM Pacific Time often ship the same day.
  

Additional Notes: 

• Fine art pieces valued over $500 ship separately via complimentary UPS Expedited insured service with adult signature required. Split shipments will be dispatched simultaneously. 
  
• While we offer insurance on your shipments, once a package is marked “delivered,” insurance no longer covers theft or loss. Please deliver to secure locations or ensuring someone is available to receive your package. 
• Shipping costs are non-refundable. 

International Orders:

• For international orders, customs duties and import taxes are determined by your destination country and collected by the carrier upon delivery — they are the responsibility of the recipient.
• Customers remain responsible for ensuring the items ordered are legal to import and possess in their country. Items rejected or seized by customs due to import restrictions are not the responsibility of Last Manner.
• We do not ship knives internationally.
• We ship UPS only.

For our full shipping policy, please see shipping policies.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt of your order, provided the merchandise is in its new, unused condition and includes the original packaging. Items that show signs of use, arrive without the original packaging, or received after the 30-day period will not be accepted.

Exceptions:

• Lighters: We cannot accept returns for lighters that have been filled with fluid.
  
• Brass/Copper/Bronze Products: Items that have had their vacuum seal opened or have been handled and exposed to oxidation are considered used and are not eligible for return.
  
• Art, Vintage & Gift Cards: Photographs, posters, gift cards, vintage artwork, vintage items, and "Bygone Goods" products are final sale. 

Refunds to the original payment method will incur a flat $5 restocking fee, which will be deducted from your refund. Returns for store credit or exchanges are not subject to this fee.

For our full return policy, please see return policies.