Ghost Halloween-Folk Art Gift-Handmade Metal Balance Model

Long before Halloween became a night of costumes and candy, the ghost was already its oldest character: a spirit who lingered, unwilling or unable to leave. Old stories gave it a lantern to carry, light enough to wander by in a world it no longer quite belonged to.

The Ghost skyhook brings that folklore to life. Cast in iron and hand-painted to an antiqued finish, it depicts a wandering spirit, lantern in hand, flanked by a pair of drifting ghosts and a carved pumpkin, all balanced on a working mechanism in the tradition of 18th- and 19th-century balance toys. Give it a gentle push, and it swings, holding its own quiet motion long after the room has gone still.

On a mantel, a shelf, or anywhere the season deserves a little theater, it holds its own quietly. Folklore, cast in iron, for spaces where a little seasonal mischief is welcome.

Moving Metal Sculpture-Product Details and Features

• Style: Victoriana Folk Art / Festive Balancing Sculpture
• Material: Hand-hammered metal, hand-painted finish
• Movement: Counterbalanced rocking motion  (no batteries or electricity required)
• Ideal For: 
• Overall height: 
• Weight: 1.6KG

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Wine bottle shown for scale (30cm, 12 inches tall)
Note: Bottle not included