Edwardian Antique Rocking Horse of Small Proportions

An Edwardian G & J Lines 'Sportiboy' carved wooden rocking horse, possibly 'Bracken', of small proportions with a distressed paint finish.

This carved horse has original paintwork in brown & white with re-touching in places.

It has some of the original tack, original saddle, remnants of the original tail but the mane is missing.

The small Sportiboys by G & J Lines did not usually have separately carved teeth - the mouth is usually a cut-out section from the nose area, as seen here.

This also has the typical Lines 'bowler hats' or caps put over the ends of the swing metalwork.

G & J Lines was developed by George & Joseph Lines in about 1876 & they became one of the largest toy makers in Britain at the time.

The Lines family were important makers & produced rocking horses for almost 100 years, making excellent pieces & often unique designs.

I personally like the look of this piece in the condition at present, but this could be restored by a specialist restorer.

This piece would look effective on an oak dresser base as a decorative piece.

Size:

Height: 34.5'' / 87.5cm

Width: 36'' / 91.5cm

Depth: 14'' / 35.5cm

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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