{"product_id":"sku-128","title":"Hobby Horse Blue Boy-Child Toy Horse Balance Model","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eHobby Horse Blue Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e is inspired by the traditional nursery rhyme \u003cem data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e“Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross.”\u003c\/em\u003e Perched proudly upon his toy steed, the young rider captures the timeless charm of childhood imagination and old English folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eOften known as a hobby horse, this classic figure evokes the simple joy of pretend play and storybook adventure. The gentle rocking motion echoes the rhythm of the rhyme itself — steady, playful and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eHandcrafted from metal in a traditional blacksmith’s workshop, each balance model is individually cut, formed, assembled and carefully hand-painted. The precisely weighted pendulum base allows horse and rider to rock smoothly from side to side; as the piece moves, the boy’s arms, legs and head respond in lively rhythm, while the horse’s head nods in time, suggesting the spirited bounce of a gallop. The motion creates a soft, ticking cadence — reminiscent of a clock or nursery beat — before gradually settling back into equilibrium, honouring the historic craft of mechanical balancing toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eProduced in small batches, every model carries subtle variations in finish and brushwork — natural marks of true handcraft that make each piece quietly unique and collectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall height\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 45cm (18in) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg (2.2lb)\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=\"1260\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LuckyCoinCurio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63315929235805,"sku":"128","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/6226\/3389\/files\/IMG_9532.jpg?v=1782332277","url":"https:\/\/luckycoincurio.co.uk\/products\/sku-128","provider":"LuckyCoinCurio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}