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A Rare American Rocking Horse.
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A Rare American Rocking Horse.

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
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A rare American rocking horse by Whitney Reed.

In good but used condition, all original paint and parts.

Wonderful interior decorators item.

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

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A rare American rocking horse by Whitney Reed.

In good but used condition, all original paint and parts.

Wonderful interior decorators item.

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

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An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a grey painted finish, dark leather saddle, and black horsehair mane, mounted on a dark red glider stand.
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Archive I An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a grey painted finish, dark leather saddle, and black horsehair mane, mounted on a dark red glider stand.

A Rare American Rocking Horse.

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An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a grey painted finish, dark leather saddle, and black horsehair mane, mounted on a dark red glider stand.
A rare American rocking horse.
Ref: SA1215823
An antique carved wooden rocking horse with a grey painted finish, dark leather saddle, and black horsehair mane, mounted on a dark red glider stand.
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  • ObjectRocking Horses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Leather, Horsehair, Iron
  • ColourGrey and Red
  • MotifsSafety glider stand, Carved wooden body, Horsehair mane, Leather saddle

This Victorian rocking horse originates from America, crafted in a distinct Victorian style from wood, leather, horsehair, and iron. The carved wooden body wears an original grey painted finish, paired with a dark red safety glider stand and black horsehair mane and tail. Additional details include a dark brown leather saddle with visible stitching, metal hardware securing the harness, and scrolled carved feet on the base. Signs of age appear as surface wear, chipping to the paint, and weathered textures across the painted horse and the wooden stand. This substantial decorative piece measures approximately 130 cm in length, standing tall on its sturdy red base. Placed in an empty corner of a home today, it serves as a striking decorative interior element in a traditional living space or study, bringing historic character to the room.

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Introduced in the late 19th century, particularly in North America, glider rocking horses feature a carved wooden horse suspended from a stationary frame via metal swing irons, providing a smoother movement than traditional curved bow rockers.

Traditional 19th-century rocking horses were constructed from carved solid or hollowed wood sections coated in painted gesso, finished with genuine horsehair manes and tails, iron fittings, and real leather saddlery.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved anatomical contours, glass or painted wooden eyes, forged iron swinging hardware, natural craquelure to the painted gesso finish, and age-appropriate wear on the leather tack.

Position the piece as a sculptural accent in an empty corner, beside a fireplace alcove, or within a hallway to introduce historical texture and interest to modern or traditional schemes.

Preserve the painted finish by placing the object away from direct sunlight and heat, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and applying neutral microcrystalline wax to seal the timber without affecting the patina.
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