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Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Moxhams Antiques
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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
Description

Large carved wooden rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint has been retained with a small amount of sensitive restoration; the mane and tail have been replaced as has some of the saddlery using old supple leather.

Many of the best antique rocking horse were made by Lines and Ayres. These makers would tilt the heads for a more life like appearance. Horses on curved rockers are rarer and normally earlier than ones on safety stands.

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099064
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S458
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
Large carved wooden rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint has been retained with a small amount of sensitive restoration; the mane and tail have been replaced as has some of the saddlery using old supple leather.
fig 1. An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers.
fig 1. Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

Many of the best antique rocking horse were made by Lines and Ayres. These makers would tilt the heads for a more life like appearance. Horses on curved rockers are rarer and normally earlier than ones on safety stands.

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099064
Dealers Internal Ref
S458
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Moxhams Antiques Profile Page

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Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers.
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Archive I An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers.

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

Archive II An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers. View II
Archive III An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers. View III
Archive IV An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers. View IV
Archive V An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers. View V
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Archive VII An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers. View VII
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Moxhams Antiques

Moxhams Antiques
Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
Location
17 Silver Street
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
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Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
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An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers.
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
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An antique carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse featuring a leather saddle, stirrups, black mane, and red curved bow rockers.
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Bow rocker horses emerged prominently during the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring curved timber rails that allowed the toy to rock back and forth smoothly. They predated the later Victorian marqua or safety stand design, representing one of the earliest traditional forms of riding toys.

Traditional pieces were constructed from carved timber blocks, coated in plaster gesso, and hand-painted. Fittings typically included real leather harness work, metal stirrups, glass eyes, and natural horsehair for the mane and tail.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved joinery, plaster gesso undercoats beneath painted surfaces, glass eyes set directly into the wood, and tack fastened with iron or brass tacks rather than modern staples.

These decorative objects function well positioned in empty corners, bay windows, or dedicated nursery spaces, serving as sculptural accent pieces within traditional or eclectic interior schemes.

Maintain stable humidity levels away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber movement and gesso cracking. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and apply leather conditioner to the harness elements to prevent drying.
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