A rocking horse embellished in 82,000 Swarovski crystals is set to go on the market for £98,400 – the same price as a new Aston Martin sports car. As the festive season approaches, people may be looking for unique and extravagant gifts and potential buyers are being invited to ‘put in their bids’ for the item, which will be on sale in time for Christmas. Dubbed ‘Crystal’, the luxury toy – which will be the most expensive item of its kind in the world – was made by specialist rocking horse makers, the Stevenson Brothers. The Kent-based firm has made rocking horses for a host of celebrity and Royal clients including Madonna, Sir Paul McCartney and Prince George, who received a zebra rocking horse costing more than £4,000 for Christmas in 2014. But this week, the firm revealed its ‘masterpiece’ – the steel grey dappled horse, with black oak runners, fittings made of silver and 82,000 Swarovski crystals. For the same price buyers could purchase an Aston Martin Vantage V8S. Capable of reaching speeds up to 180mph, going from 0-60mph in just over four seconds, the vehicles sell from around £90,000 upwards. Marc Stevenson, who took six months to hand-craft the rocking horse, said, “When light shines on the horse it’s like the most awesome glitter ball ever.” He said he was inspired by the glitzy costumers worn by ballroom dancers like on Strictly Come Dancing, “We had been waiting to do something as amazing as this in the 34 years since the company was formed.” He added, “She can be seen in Stevenson Brothers Showroom in Bethersden Kent, and will be going to Monaco, then she will be available in Harrods Private Buyers Department.” He also revealed Crystal will be followed by a one-off rocking Zebra and a miniature unicorn. Stevenson, who runs the firm with his twin brother Tony, added, “Companies have used Swarovski crystals on iPhone covers and Mercedes cars but they have never been used on a rocking horse. One of the challenges was working out which glue would make the crystals stick best so we practised sticking them on panels to find the best glue. We used 82,000 crystals on the rocking horse and they will stay on forever.” The Stevenson Brother’s website states, “It gives us great pleasure to introduce Crystal. This unique steel grey rocking horse was hand-embellished by Fernandes Exquisite Creations with over 80,000 Swarovski crystals which shimmer, shine and sparkle.”