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19th Century Primitive Rocking Horse
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19th Century Primitive Rocking Horse

19th century
Description

I believe the rails to be original but they have been repaired and repainted.

Approx Dimensions

Height = 88 cm

Width = 161.5 cm

Depth = 35.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
161.5cm (63.58")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Primitive Wooden Rocking Horse to the 19th Century.

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SA1233452
Dealers Internal Reference
M-567-IRY
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Description
I believe the rails to be original but they have been repaired and repainted.

Approx Dimensions

Height = 88 cm

Width = 161.5 cm

Depth = 35.5 cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
161.5cm (63.58")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Primitive Wooden Rocking Horse to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233452
Dealers Internal Ref
M-567-IRY
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers.

19th Century Primitive Rocking Horse

Archive II A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View II
Archive III A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers. View XII
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EX36 3RD
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A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers.
19th century Primitive Rocking Horse
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A 19th-century carved wooden primitive rocking horse with weathered paint, leather tack, and dark reddish-brown bow rockers.
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  • ObjectRocking Horses
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Folk Art
  • MaterialWood, Leather, Iron
  • ColourDistressed Grey
  • MotifsHand-carved timber, Curved bow rockers, Leather saddle and bridle, Distressed painted finish
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 161.5 cm (64 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This 19th-century primitive rocking horse exemplifies folk art style through its hand-carved timber construction, mounted on curved bow rockers. The piece displays a distressed painted finish in weathered grey, complemented by dark reddish-brown rockers, complete with a leather saddle, bridle, and iron hardware. The rails are original with visible repairs and repainting. Practical dimensions measure 88 cm high, 161.5 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep. Suitable for interior placement in an empty corner, this traditional wooden toy functions as a decorative display element in a rustic farmhouse setting. The worn texture and antique tactile details provide visual interest within a living space or hallway, maintaining authenticity through its age-related surface characteristics.

FAQs

Primitive rocking horses from the 19th century were typically hand-carved by local craftsmen using solid timber, characterised by simplified folk-art proportions and mounted on curved bow rockers rather than later mechanical safety stands.

These traditional toys were constructed using hand-carved softwoods or hardwoods, held together with wooden pegs or iron fasteners, and finished with gesso or milk paint alongside leather saddlery and forged iron stirrups.

Authentic period examples exhibit genuine signs of age such as natural paint wear, visible hand-carving tool marks, forged iron hardware, aged leather tack with natural patination, and solid wood construction.

A primitive rocking horse functions as a sculptural accent in an entryway, empty hearth, or nursery, creating a textural contrast when set against neutral contemporary backdrops or paired with period timber furniture.

Dust the wooden body gently with a soft dry brush, position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and treat original leather elements with specialist conservation wax to prevent dry rot.
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