Skiing Santa-Father Christmas Ski Gift-Handmade Metal Balance Model

Skiing Santa is a handmade metal Father Christmas on skis, sack of presents slung over his shoulder, off down the mountain to deliver the goods. Balanced on a hidden counterweight, he rocks gently from side to side at the lightest touch before settling back to rest.

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

The kind of Christmas decoration that gets its own spot on the mantelpiece, sideboard or hall table, then packed carefully away and brought out again year after year. A wonderful gift from grandparents, parents, godparents or friends, and just as good for a skiing family, an alpine holidaymaker, or anyone off to the slopes for their winter break. A proper conversation piece for the family Christmas mantelpiece or the ski chalet bookshelf.

Metal Balance Model-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: Christmas gifts, festive decor, Father Christmas collectors, skiing and snowboarding fans, alpine holidaymakers, grandparent and godparent presents, ski chalet decor, folk art collectors, keepsakes to bring out every Christmas
• Overall height: Approx. 50cm (20in)
• Weight: 1.3kg (2.8lb)

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