Editing Jack-in-the-box (section)

== History ==
In the early 1500s, the first jack-in-the-box was made by a German clockmaker known as Claus. Claus built a wooden box, with metal edges and a handle that would pop out an animated devil or "Jack" after cranking the handle. It was built as a gift for a local prince's fifth birthday. After seeing this toy, other nobles requested their own "Devils-in-a-box" for their children.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> {{Unreliable source?|reason=Articles show no source for the Claus claim|date=March 2025}}

In the early 18th century, improved toy mechanisms made the jack-in-the-box more widely available for all children and not just royalty.<ref name=":1" />