{"product_id":"antique-strongman-acrobat-toy-with-balancing-weights-late-19th-century","title":"Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis antique possibly clay toy features a hand-painted strongman figure performing an acrobatic pose with two spherical counterweights. Likely made in the late 19th or early 20th century, the figure balances horizontally from a central post, designed to rotate or sway as a kinetic toy. The original paint-faded tones of white, purple, yellow, and black-adds to its vintage charm and folk art appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe strongman is depicted mid-act, evoking early circus or vaudeville performances, and the toy disassembles into two parts for easy storage. A compelling example of early mechanical toy design.Visible wear and paint loss consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStructurally sound and retains full functionality. See images for condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn excellent piece for collectors of antique toys, circus memorabilia, or Americana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage condition as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eListing is for described items only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions approximately: 5\"L, 3\"W, 4\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBox S12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Whale Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692350947518,"sku":"07212507","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6760\/1086\/files\/IMG-9754.heic?v=1782069157","url":"https:\/\/bigwhaleconsignment.com\/products\/antique-strongman-acrobat-toy-with-balancing-weights-late-19th-century","provider":"Big Whale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}