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Very Large Antique Rocking Horse F.h.ayres C1890
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Very Large Antique Rocking Horse F.h.ayres C1890

19th century
Description

A very rare "museum quality" antique rocking horse, made by F.H. Ayres, London, dating from 1890.

This impressive horse was the largest in the Ayres range, being a size 8, measurements as follows.

Body length (chest to rump) 33".

Length of swing stand 69 1/4".

Width of swing stand 20".

Height to top of ear tips 52".

The horse retains it's original dappled paintwork, showing all the natural wear from it's 130 plus years of service.

Top of the range horse with extra carved detail such as muscling around the neck area and also a carved tongue.

Swing stand is original and retains all it's original metal swing irons and brackets.

Horse is more than strong enough for riding, either adult or child and has a very smooth rocking action.

For more photos or information on this stunning horse, please contact via this listing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Declaration

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Ayres Rocking Horse to the 1880s.

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SA1211863
Description
A very rare "museum quality" antique rocking horse, made by F.H. Ayres, London, dating from 1890.

This impressive horse was the largest in the Ayres range, being a size 8, measurements as follows.

Body length (chest to rump) 33".

fig 1. A late Victorian dappled grey carved wooden rocking horse with a natural horsehair mane, leather saddle, and iron fittings mounted on a pine safety stand.
fig 1. Very Large Antique Rocking Horse F.h.ayres C1890

Length of swing stand 69 1/4".

Width of swing stand 20".

Height to top of ear tips 52".

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The horse retains it's original dappled paintwork, showing all the natural wear from it's 130 plus years of service.
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fig 2. A late Victorian dappled grey carved wooden rocking horse with a natural horsehair mane, leather saddle, and iron fittings mounted on a pine safety stand.
fig 2. Very Large Antique Rocking Horse F.h.ayres C1890

Top of the range horse with extra carved detail such as muscling around the neck area and also a carved tongue.

Swing stand is original and retains all it's original metal swing irons and brackets.

Horse is more than strong enough for riding, either adult or child and has a very smooth rocking action.

For more photos or information on this stunning horse, please contact via this listing.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Ayres Rocking Horse to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211863
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Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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A late Victorian dappled grey carved wooden rocking horse with a natural horsehair mane, leather saddle, and iron fittings mounted on a pine safety stand.
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Patented in the late 19th century, safety-stand rocking horses utilize a stationary timber frame and iron swing brackets to rock the carved horse, replacing earlier curved bow rockers to improve stability and save floor space.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from softwoods such as pine or lime, painted with realistic dappled finishes, and fitted with genuine horsehair manes and tails along with natural leather saddlery and brass hardware.

Key identification markers include a distinct turned pillar design on the stand, detailed jaw and muscle carving, fixed or removable gesso-painted bodies, glass eyes, and signature bracket shapes supporting the iron swing arms.

A floor-standing rocking horse functions as a focal sculptural item in wide hallway spaces, empty drawing room corners, bay windows, or traditional childrens rooms alongside period timber furniture.

To preserve original paintwork and timber, store the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and apply specialist hide conditioner to original leather saddlery.
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