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Antique Children's Horse Head Rocking Chair

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A rare and unusual form antique American early wooden child’s toy horse rocker with cushioned seat and beautiful patina. Dating to the mid-19th century, the primitive rocker having a wooden four poster base that's hand painted red with gold accents, with a painted white hand carved horse head to the front, realistic rendering, adorned with harness, ear, applied eyes, in front of a leather seat cushioned arm chair in the back. Dimensions: 22" High, 16” Wide, 30.5” Deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good original antique condition. Warm, elegantly aged patina. Appears fairly delicate. Swing mechanism still works as it should. The seat cushion is warped, distressed, faded, chippy paint, wear and tear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977227369662
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