Folkart Balance Toy Accordion Sailor

Description

Limited Edition Iron Folk-art teeter toy
Sailor Accordion

Sailor Teeter Totter Tin Balance Toy

Overview
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This nautical Sailor with Accordion balance toy is 20.5" tall x 9" long x 4.25" wide.

The balance toy is hand painted and has an antiqued rich aged patina finish. This teeter totter toy is handmade of recycled hand cut heavy sheet iron metal. The counterweight is made of cast iron.

Have the sailor move and look like he is playing the accordion by lifting and releasing the counter weight, he will then be steering back & forth.

This nautical design is copyrighted. (Stamped) It is an authentic functioning sky hook replica of an 18th & early 19th century classic nautical accessory. Comes complete with a desktop stand but you can mount your balance toy on any convenient surface.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: No visible imperfections

Origin:
Indonesia

Materials & Techniques:
Cast Iron, Iron

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Indonesia

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; No visible imperfections

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

20.5 x 4.25 x 9 in

Folkart Balance Toy Accordion Sailor

Lot 0358

Estimate $180-$490

Sep 11, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT

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$90

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