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Antique Rocking Horse C 1910.
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Antique Rocking Horse C 1910.

1900 - 1920
Description

Stunning Antique Rocking Horse made by the London toy firm, J.R. Smith and dating from 1910-20.

Sizes 96 cm long (swing stand).

80 cm tall to top of head.

Horse in wonderful original condition, retaining its original dappled paintwork, leatherette saddle, tack and tail.

Swing stand is original apart from the top and base rail which are later replacements (but not recent).

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Declaration

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1920s.

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SA1008990
Description
Stunning Antique Rocking Horse made by the London toy firm, J.R. Smith and dating from 1910-20.

Sizes 96 cm long (swing stand).

80 cm tall to top of head.

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Horse in wonderful original condition, retaining its original dappled paintwork, leatherette saddle, tack and tail.
Fine Antique Mirrors

Swing stand is original apart from the top and base rail which are later replacements (but not recent).

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008990
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Fine Antique Mirrors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a painted dapple finish, leather saddle, and real horsehair mane, mounted on a wooden safety stand.
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Archive I An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a painted dapple finish, leather saddle, and real horsehair mane, mounted on a wooden safety stand.

Antique Rocking Horse c 1910.

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An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a painted dapple finish, leather saddle, and real horsehair mane, mounted on a wooden safety stand.
Antique Rocking Horse c 1910.
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An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a painted dapple finish, leather saddle, and real horsehair mane, mounted on a wooden safety stand.
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Safety stand rocking horses were developed in the late 19th century as an alternative to traditional bow rockers. Designed to glide back and forth on iron swing brackets within a fixed wooden frame, this mechanism prevented the horse from tipping over and protected childrens feet.

Rocking horses from this era were typically carved from seasoned pine or lime wood, joined with dowels and glue. They featured gesso coatings for smooth painting, real horsehair for the mane and tail, and genuine leather for the saddle and tack.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-carved muscle definition, glass eyes, painted dapple patterns, and iron swing iron attachments on a pine or beech frame. Age-appropriate wear on the paintwork, natural hair thinning, and patinated leather harness components also help establish authenticity.

An antique rocking horse serves as a focal sculpture in a hallway, bedroom, or nursery. Positioned in a quiet corner or alongside traditional timber furniture, it adds historical texture and visual narrative to contemporary schemes.

Keep the horse in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and paint cracking. Leather elements require occasional light conditioning, while the timber stand should be dusted with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax.
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