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Rocking Horse by G & J Lines of London (1904)
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Rocking Horse by G & J Lines of London (1904)

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Juniper Barn (Reserved for a buyer)
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Crafted around 1904 by the renowned rocking horse manufacturer G & J Lines of London, this beautiful, superb quality horse was unearthed from the basement of a school in Wales and restored in 2008.

A testament to traditional toy making artistry, the horse is structurally sound and immediately usable, with a smooth rocking movement.

Made traditionally from beech and pine, with a covering of gesso before being painted, the carving is superbly detailed - the horse has been given a muscular neck and chest along with strong facial details. The mane and tail are horsehair.

Unusually, the horse can be ridden by three children at once, using the seats at each end of the rocker.

It could benefit from more extensive, purely cosmetic restoration, if desired.

More photos are available on request.

Dimensions in cm: full height 126, full length of rocker 240, height to top of hind quarters 93, length of horse from front to back hoof 137, width between hooves 41.

Date of Manufacture

The Juniper Barn has dated this Edwardian Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09593669
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Glass eyes set into gessoed sockets: typical of Edwardian rocking horses.
Carved open mouth with distinct teeth: characteristic workshop carving of G & J Lines.
Bow rocker with integrated end seats: built for nursery and schoolroom use.
Accumulated paint layers over timber joints: evidence of decades of institutional use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227667
Dealers Internal Reference
455ID
Description
150

Crafted around 1904 by the renowned rocking horse manufacturer G & J Lines of London, this beautiful, superb quality horse was unearthed from the basement of a school in Wales and restored in 2008.

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A testament to traditional toy making artistry, the horse is structurally sound and immediately usable, with a smooth rocking movement.
The Juniper Barn
fig 1. An Edwardian carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse with real horsehair and leather saddle, mounted on a black painted wooden bow rocker.
fig 1. Rocking Horse by G & J Lines of London (1904)

Made traditionally from beech and pine, with a covering of gesso before being painted, the carving is superbly detailed - the horse has been given a muscular neck and chest along with strong facial details. The mane and tail are horsehair.

fig 2. An Edwardian carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse with real horsehair and leather saddle, mounted on a black painted wooden bow rocker.
fig 2. Rocking Horse by G & J Lines of London (1904)

Unusually, the horse can be ridden by three children at once, using the seats at each end of the rocker.

It could benefit from more extensive, purely cosmetic restoration, if desired.

More photos are available on request.

Dimensions in cm: full height 126, full length of rocker 240, height to top of hind quarters 93, length of horse from front to back hoof 137, width between hooves 41.

Date of Manufacture

The Juniper Barn has dated this Edwardian Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09593669
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Glass eyes set into gessoed sockets: typical of Edwardian rocking horses.
Carved open mouth with distinct teeth: characteristic workshop carving of G & J Lines.
Bow rocker with integrated end seats: built for nursery and schoolroom use.
Accumulated paint layers over timber joints: evidence of decades of institutional use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227667
Dealers Internal Ref
455ID
The Juniper Barn
The Juniper Barn
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Statement decorative antique interior & garden furniture, decorative items & lighting

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Rocking Horse by G & J Lines of London (1904)

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An Edwardian carved wooden dapple grey rocking horse with real horsehair and leather saddle, mounted on a black painted wooden bow rocker.
Rocking Horse by G & J Lines of London (1904)
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRocking Horses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPine, Horsehair, Leather, Glass, Metal
  • ColourOff-White and Black
  • MotifsDapple grey finish, Curved bow rocker, Horsehair mane, Leather saddlery
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 240 cm (94 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This Edwardian rocking horse dates from the 1900 period and originates from England. Constructed from pine, gesso, horsehair, leather, glass, and metal, the piece is finished in off-white with black dapple grey decoration, a black painted bow rocker, a dark brown mane and tail, and a red and brown leather saddle complete with stirrups. The item displays a muscular neck, strong facial features, and detailed carving, alongside surface wear and distressing to the painted finish. Measuring 126 cm high, 240 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, the rocking horse is large enough to accommodate three children simultaneously. The rocking horse is designed for placement in an empty corner of an English country house interior, where it serves as a functional toy or a decorative focal point. The toy operates on a curved bow rocker base equipped with wooden seats at both ends, allowing multiple riders to use it at the same time.

FAQs

Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bow rocker rocking horses featured carved wooden bodies mounted on long curved wooden bows, offering a sweeping movement for play.

Traditional makers used carved pine or beech wood for the body, coated with plaster gesso and hand-painted dapple patterns, fitted with real horsehair manes, glass eyes, and genuine leather saddlery.

Key identification markers include distinct head carving shapes, glass eyes, specific tack metalwork, and often a metal makers badge or stamped lettering near the base.

An antique rocking horse functions as a sculptural focal point when placed in a spacious hallway, drawing room alcove, or traditional nursery setting.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood cracking or gesso peeling, and gently clean leather fittings with specialised wax dressing.
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