Sculpture, Sculptural Sheet Metal Balance Toy Decorative Object - 33 cm - Metal

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France-made metal decorative object titled “Sculptural Sheet Metal Balance Toy Decorative Object”, an excellent vintage kinetic counterweight balance toy with a hand-painted circus scene featuring an elephant and a ringmaster, measuring 15 cm wide, 33 cm high and 9 cm deep.

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Add a touch of nostalgic charm to your collection with this beautifully crafted vintage kinetic counterweight balance toy (historically known as a "skyhook").

Featuring a vibrant, hand-painted circus scene, this whimsical piece features a performing elephant playing a drum alongside a dapper ringmaster. Perfectly counterbalanced, it rocks smoothly back and forth on its central pillar with a gentle push, bringing the desktop sculpture to life.

Height 33cm
Width 15cm

Will be well packed to make sure it arrives in good order

Add a touch of nostalgic charm to your collection with this beautifully crafted vintage kinetic counterweight balance toy (historically known as a "skyhook").

Featuring a vibrant, hand-painted circus scene, this whimsical piece features a performing elephant playing a drum alongside a dapper ringmaster. Perfectly counterbalanced, it rocks smoothly back and forth on its central pillar with a gentle push, bringing the desktop sculpture to life.

Height 33cm
Width 15cm

Will be well packed to make sure it arrives in good order

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal
Title of artwork
Sculptural Sheet Metal Balance Toy Decorative Object
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
33 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
9 cm
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