{"title":"The Curiosity Vault","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Barclay figures, slush-cast metal miniatures, historical collectibles, and unexpected treasures worth discovering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-wire-and-spring-tuk-tuk-one-of-a-kind-folk-art-sculpture","title":"Handmade Wire-and-Spring Tuk-Tuk – One-of-a-Kind Folk Art Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully imaginative handmade miniature tuk-tuk, or three-wheeled auto rickshaw, constructed from an intricate arrangement of metal wire, coiled springs, lightweight tubing, and colorful decorative materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming folk-art creation features a three-wheel configuration, open passenger compartment, decorative spiral wire railings, multicolored passenger seating, and a textured black canopy. Red, purple, yellow, green, and clear tubing add playful accents throughout the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker has individually bent, twisted, and wrapped wire to form the chassis, floor, body supports, seating details, and decorative trim. Even the underside reveals an elaborate arrangement of closely spaced metal rods and hand-secured connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional diecast vehicle, this piece is surprisingly lightweight, with much of its construction consisting of wire, springs, and hollow tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appealing one-of-a-kind display piece for collectors of transportation folk art, miniature vehicles, handmade sculptures, and unusual decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e• Handmade three-wheeled tuk-tuk sculpture\u003cbr\u003e• Metal wire, springs, tubing, and colorful decorative components\u003cbr\u003e• Black textured canopy and open passenger seating\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight mixed-material construction\u003cbr\u003e• Maker, age, and country of origin unknown\u003cbr\u003e• SKU: HCT-031\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eGood pre-owned decorative condition. Minor surface wear, dust, and irregularities are visible, consistent with handmade construction. The black canopy shows wear along its edges, including some exposed underlying material. Please examine the photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended as a decorative collectible, not a functional toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographs show the actual item offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horizon Collectable Transit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68118934356157,"sku":"HCT-031","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/7648\/8381\/files\/IMG_0601_1.jpg?v=1793650963"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/7648\/8381\/collections\/IMG_0599_1_45242387-bb78-4a6b-abe4-33b510a675ad.jpg?v=1793822538","url":"https:\/\/horizoncollectibletransit.com\/collections\/the-curiosity-vault.oembed","provider":"Horizon Collectible Transit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}