METAL BALANCING TOY Cowboy Riding Horse Hand-Painted w Sky Hook Authentic Models

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METAL BALANCING TOY Cowboy Riding Horse Hand-Painted w Sky Hook Authentic Models:
$65.00

METAL BALANCING TOYCowboy Riding Horse Hand-Painted w Sky Hook Authentic Models, Inc.
Item DescriptionRide\'em Cowboy:This Cowboy holds on for his \"eight seconds\", as the wild bronc throws his head, rears and bucks. This whimsical balance toy is hand made of iron, hand painted, and carefully and intentionally antiqued. Perfectly jointed so that the head, legs and tail of the horse buck in an animated up and down motion. Arms and head of the cowboy rock back and forth, delighting all who witness this wild ride!Includes Antiqued cast Iron Stand (Replacement for original simple stand).(Height, w/ Stand: 21\" in.)
Weight Set, unpacked: 4 lbs., 11 oz.
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition. A few tiny spots of paint loss (see photos). Works perfectly, as designed.
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.