This is a whimsical and light-hearted piece. The wooden stand has an aged texture to it and the metal Strongman is balancing on top by a point under his toes. The Strongman is struggling with the weight as the bar is bending under the weight of the dumbbells. He gently sways as he balances on the stand, if moved.

"Whimsical toys demonstrating laws of physics have intrigued children and grown-ups over the ages. A single pirouetting figure defying gravity, refusing to topple or fall down. Over the centuries, a classic toy in childrens playrooms."

The bottom of the stand is dark brown with a red and white barber shop-like pole. There are no sharp edges on the metal, they are nice and smooth and painted over.

It stands about 22 1/2" tall and about 9 1/2" wide.