Lucky Strike-Football Gift-Handmade Metal Balance Model

Lucky Strike is a handmade metal football scene, two players facing off over the ball on a stretch of green pitch, one in claret and white, the other in blue and white checks. Balanced on a hidden counterweight, the whole scene rocks gently at the lightest touch, forever caught at the moment of the tackle.

Each piece is cut, shaped, assembled and hand-painted in a traditional blacksmith's workshop, in the spirit of the painted tinplate balancing toys of the Victorian and Edwardian nursery. Made in small batches, so no two are exactly the same, little differences in the brushwork are the mark of proper handmade work.

A brilliant gift for any football fan, from Sunday league players and armchair supporters to the granddad who's followed his team since the 1960s. Just as good for a football-mad child, son, grandson or nephew as it is for grown-up collectors who want something a bit different from the usual framed shirt or mug. Sits well on a desk, shelf, mantelpiece, man cave or study. A memorable birthday, Father's Day, retirement or leaving present with proper character to it.

Metal Balance Model-Product Details and Features

• Style: Folk Art / Balancing Metal Sculpture
• Material: Hand-hammered metal, hand-painted finish
• Movement: Counterbalanced rocking motion (no batteries or electricity required)
• Ideal For: Football gifts, gifts for him, gifts for dad and granddad, gifts for boys, retirement and leaving presents, man cave and study decor, folk art collectors
• Overall height: Approx. 49cm (20in)
• Weight: 1kg (2.2lb)

FREE UK SHIPPING

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