2.5" dome plastic base with built-in key holds metal rod with small tin litho Earth and plastic capsule 1.5" long. Marked "GNK Made In Germany." 1950s. Beautifully illustrated box depicts rocket launching scene and capsule with clear nose showing dog inside orbiting Earth. Exc. Toy works. When wound, Earth revolves and capsule goes up and down as if in actual orbit. Clear capsule pictures dog with equipment control panel, etc. Exc. A great toy from the early era of space travel.