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Victorian Rocking Horse Circa 1880
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Victorian Rocking Horse Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 20 November 2025 · Frank Craig Antiques
This “Victorian Rocking Horse Circa 1880” found a buyer.

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Description

A truly original Victorian wooden rocking horse. It has signs of much wear reminiscent of many happy hours spent in the nursery, giving it a unique charm. Complete with saddle, stirrups and original horse hair mane and tail.

For further items of interest, please visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques. com

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the Victorian era.

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SA1010901
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Description
A truly original Victorian wooden rocking horse.
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It has signs of much wear reminiscent of many happy hours spent in the nursery, giving it a unique charm.
Frank Craig Antiques

Complete with saddle, stirrups and original horse hair mane and tail.

For further items of interest, please visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques. com

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1010901
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Rocking Horse Circa 1880

Archive II An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand. View II
Archive III An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand. View III
Archive IV An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand. View IV
Archive V An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand. View V
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Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
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Devon
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2018
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Frank Craig Antiques
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An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand.
Victorian rocking horse circa 1880
Ref: SA1010901
An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a white painted body featuring black dapple spots, a brown leather saddle, and a horse hair mane mounted on a wooden bow rocker stand.
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  • ObjectToys and Games
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPine, Ash, Leather, Horsehair
  • ColourWhite, Black, Brown
  • MotifsDapple spots, Leather saddle and stirrups, Real horsehair mane, Bow rocker stand
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

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Victorian rocking horses gained widespread popularity in 19th-century Britain, evolving from simple wooden toys into finely carved and painted masterpieces that served as both playthings and status symbols in affluent nurseries.

Traditional makers typically constructed the bodies from carved pine or gesso-coated papier-mache over a wooden frame, mounted on sturdy ash or oak safety stands, and finished with real horsehair manes and leather tack.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction joints, hand-carved details, glass or painted eyes, horsehair mane composition, and the natural ageing, craquelure, and patina of the original paintwork.

An antique rocking horse makes a striking focal point in a neutral living room, hallway, or nursery, adding historical texture and a sense of nostalgic charm when placed against plain walls.

Preserve the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent wood splitting and paint flaking, and dust gently using a dry, soft cloth without chemical polishes.
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