Authentic Models Hook

While growing up, my friends and I devoured books by Karl May. Stories about noble Indian warriors, and at times even more noble cowboys. For a time, we all wanted to be cowboys. Karl May, a prodigious German author, made it all sound so good. The coveted accessories: elaborate cowboy belts, die-cast six-shooters and cowboy boots. The boots stayed a dream, however. My parents were in the habit of buying a new pair of shoes every January 2nd, the same color and brand, just larger.

Hand made and hand painted in sheet metal. Anchor line is made of twisted metal wire.

Hand made and hand painted in sheet metal. Anchor line is made of twisted metal wire.

Hand made and hand painted in sheet metal. Anchor line is made of twisted metal wire.

Two charming additions to our classic collection of sky hooks. Inspired by ?Cirque? characters. Handmade in recycled metal, expertly aged and finished with a subtle, attractive patina. Hand painted by skilled artists. Elegant, intriguing, irresistible.Front row at the circusOur house was large, which was no luxury since it was filled with children and books. My Dad had the upper floors braced with steel beams; his library was heavy. Books filled his study and dominated the six bedrooms. Even the stairs were lined with bookshelves. We never ran out of reading material, one of the perks of his job as the editor-in-chief of a newspaper. Another advantage was free tickets to ...