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.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1211863
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 132cm (52.0inches)
Width is 176cm (69.3inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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