Balance Toys

Skiing Santa Balance Toy

 
Handmade in recyled metal
handpainted, distressed hand finish with antique wax.
Constructed of Tin & Iron
Color: Red, White & Brown
20.47" High

Give Skiing Santa balance toy a gentle push,
then let gravity will take care of the rest!
He swings back and forth while his head and arms move
in counter motion. Santa Racing downhill, a snowcovered roof. Checking out the chimney. If he delivers all the gifts this way he will really knock off the pounds a skinny
santa just wouldn't be the same!
Balancing toys were popular in the 19th century.
Dating back to ancient China and India, where they were most often carved from soft wood, the western balancing toys were traditionally made from tin or metal.
Illustrations of balancing toys can be found in educational literature from the 18th century. The physics governing
the movement of such toys intrigued and amazed people.
Balance toys came in various forms, and this particular shape is traditionally called a skyhook.

All AM Balance Toys come in a nice gift box and include
a metal tagstamped with their year of production and
their personal number.
A true collectors item!
A coveted treasure that is sure to be handed down through the generations.

Gift Box

L 9.06" x W 4.33" x H 20.47"

Gift packaged