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Antique Rocking Horse Carved Wood 1930 Childrens Toys
Canonbury Antiques
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£1,150
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Antique Rocking Horse Carved Wood 1930 Childrens Toys

1920 - 1940
Description

Glorious antique rocking horse carved from wood

To find a horse of this quality is as rare as rocking horse ****

Great collectors piece and in great shape

Viewings available by appointment possible at our Hertfordshire showroom

Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
144cm (56.69")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1930s.

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SA956109
Description
Glorious antique rocking horse carved from wood

To find a horse of this quality is as rare as rocking horse ****

Great collectors piece and in great shape

Viewings available by appointment possible at our Hertfordshire showroom

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Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor.
Canonbury Antiques

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
144cm (56.69")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Rocking Horse to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA956109
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A hand-carved wooden rocking horse on a stationary wooden glider stand featuring a dark horsehair mane and tail.

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A hand-carved wooden rocking horse on a stationary wooden glider stand featuring a dark horsehair mane and tail.
Antique Rocking Horse Carved Wood 1930 Childrens Toys
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A hand-carved wooden rocking horse on a stationary wooden glider stand featuring a dark horsehair mane and tail.
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Safety stand rocking horses, also known as glider horses, gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unlike traditional bow rockers, they swing back and forth on a stationary wooden frame using iron swing braces, reducing the risk of tipping over.

Traditional wooden rocking horses were typically hand-carved from softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, lime, or beech. Construction often featured real horsehair for the mane and tail, glass or painted eyes, and iron hardware for the glider mechanism.

Authentic period pieces usually exhibit hand-carved details, visible wood grain or original painted surfaces, natural horsehair fixtures, and cast-iron swing brackets. Marks from traditional joinery and patinated metalwork further indicate period origin.

An antique rocking horse serves as a focal sculptural element in a nursery, hallway, or living space. It complements rustic, country house, or eclectic interiors when placed near a fireplace hearth, in an empty corner, or beside a window.

Keep the wooden structure dusted with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber finish. Avoid displaying the item in direct sunlight or damp environments to prevent wood cracking and degradation of natural hair components.
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