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Victorian Rocking Horse
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for sale €2,867     $3,112
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Victorian Rocking Horse

19th century
Description

This is a well carved and shaped model that has much better definition than the much later, mass produced models. Rocking on the attractive boat design as opposed to the swing/stand designs that followed in the 20th century. This particular base has been fitted with front and back stops to help curtail over enthusiastic children. These could be removed or lessened for thrill seekers if required on purchase. This rocking horse was not in the same condition when it was acquired. Bald, battered and bruised, this horse suffered at the hands of a thousand grand nationals, escaped from millions of Apaches and taken to the very brink of existence. Had it been a later, poorer model it would not have survived for us to be able to restore it to its former glory. The long wait and expense with our restorers was well worth the time and money. Whilst we have previously sold these beasts to window dressers and interior designers, if we were honest, this horse is ready for children to play on and start another lifetime of make believe and love.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
171cm (67.32")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Dappled Rocking Horse to the Victorian era.

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SA945974
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A-328
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Description
This is a well carved and shaped model that has much better definition than the much later, mass produced models.
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Rocking on the attractive boat design as opposed to the swing/stand designs that followed in the 20th century.
witchantiques.com

This particular base has been fitted with front and back stops to help curtail over enthusiastic children. These could be removed or lessened for thrill seekers if required on purchase. This rocking horse was not in the same condition when it was acquired. Bald, battered and bruised, this horse suffered at the hands of a thousand grand nationals, escaped from millions of Apaches and taken to the very brink of existence. Had it been a later, poorer model it would not have survived for us to be able to restore it to its former glory. The long wait and expense with our restorers was well worth the time and money. Whilst we have previously sold these beasts to window dressers and interior designers, if we were honest, this horse is ready for children to play on and start another lifetime of make believe and love.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
171cm (67.32")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Dappled Rocking Horse to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA945974
Dealers Internal Ref
A-328
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An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker.
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Archive I An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker.

Victorian Rocking Horse

Archive II An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View X
Archive XI An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View XI
Archive XII An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker. View XII
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An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker.
Victorian Rocking Horse
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An antique Victorian hand-painted dappled grey wooden rocking horse with a leather saddle and horsehair mane mounted on an orange bow rocker.
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Bow rocking horses became popular during the nineteenth century as childrens toys and status symbols in Victorian homes, typically hand-carved from wood and mounted on curved wooden rockers to allow a rhythmic rocking motion.

Traditional Victorian rocking horses were carved from pine or hardwood, finished with gesso and hand-painted dappled grey patterns, featuring real horsehair for manes and tails, alongside leather tack and brass fittings.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature carved muscle detailing, glass eyes, plaster-based gesso undercoats showing natural age, genuine horsehair elements, and original leather saddlery held by brass studs.

An antique rocking horse functions as a decorative focal point when placed in an empty corner, bay window, or fireplace alcove, adding historical charm and texture to classic or modern rustic interiors.

Keep the wooden structure away from direct heat sources to prevent timber splitting, gently dust the painted body with a soft microfibre cloth, and treat original leather tack with specialised hide food.
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