{"product_id":"sku-126","title":"Bernard the Ski Bear – Handmade Metal Whimsical Balance Model","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eBernard the Ski Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a touch of winter whimsy to the tradition of balancing models. Perched lightly on his skis, scarf trailing behind, he captures a playful moment of movement suspended in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eHandcrafted from metal in a traditional blacksmith’s workshop, each piece is individually cut, shaped, assembled and hand-painted using time-honoured methods. The careful weighting of the pendulum base allows Bernard to rest in poised equilibrium, echoing the historic craft of mechanical balance toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eProduced in small batches, every model carries subtle variations in brushwork and finish — quiet evidence of genuine handcraft and individuality. A characterful addition for collectors of folk art, fairground curiosities and mechanical whimsy.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•Overall height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 49cm (20in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1kg (2.4lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 30cm (12in) wine bottle shown for scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LuckyCoinCurio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63315423494493,"sku":"126","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/6226\/3389\/files\/IMG_9491.jpg?v=1782332095","url":"https:\/\/luckycoincurio.co.uk\/products\/sku-126","provider":"LuckyCoinCurio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}