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What is a Victorian rocking horse?
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A Victorian rocking horse is a child’s toy produced during the Victorian era, which refers to the years of the reign of Queen Victoria of England, 1837 to 1901. Prior to the industrialization that took shape during the 19th century, which allowed these structures to be mass-produced, rocking horses were hand-carved in wood and hand-painted to resemble a horse. Two rockers, mirroring those of modern rocking chairs, are attached to the horse’s legs, and when a child sits on the seat, the horse gently rocks back and forth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique rocking horses.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Shop for Antique Rocking Horse on 1stDibs
Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A painted rocking horse, with original mane, tail, saddle, bridel and original old paint.
Category
Early 20th Century American Toys
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
$4,800
Carved Pine Rocking Horse
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved and painted pine rocking horse with leather saddle and harness on trestle rocker.
Category
Early 20th Century British Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
$2,401 Sale Price
40% Off
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Keywords: children's accessories, rustic, French country
Category
Early 20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rocking Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming 19th Century rocking horse in its original condition.
This is a lovely nostalgic piece, with the horse in a carousel stance over a red wooden base with painted decoration.
Category
Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Early 19th Century English Rocking Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large early 19th Century English rocking horse.
Beautifully carved rocking horse on stand from Redlynch House in Somerset.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Antique English Rocking Horse
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Charming 19th-century English rocking horse of provincial construction, crafted in pine with original black-painted rockers.
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
