Now where shall I hide this?
When swung the boat sways to and fro as the pirate rows and his trusty parrot rocks upon the treasure chest of ill gotten gains.
Using sharp chisels, craftsmen cut the steel plate into shape and hammer the edges. Others bend, cast and attach the wire-hung counterweight and check balance and swing. The hand painted distressed finish is the result of an old and proven system of combined layers of paint of slightly different composition. The final step is a hand rub with dark coloured beeswax giving it the final finish and feel. In the manner of their antique predecessors, each balance toy is a true original.
Each comes with a numbered metal tag confirming that these are made in limited numbers.
Size: 41x26cm (16.25x10.25”)
