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What is the purpose of a rocking horse?

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What is the purpose of a rocking horse?
Rocking horses have long been favorite toys for children all over. These fun toys also help with balance and mobility, while encouraging exercise. It’s no wonder that both children and their parents are so taken with these toys. Shop a collection of rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

Iron Rocking Horse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fun handmade rocking horse is made fully of sheets of metal, welded to create a child's horse
Category

20th Century Toys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic American Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical early American painted child's rocking horse. A fun piece that makes you smile, USA
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Vintage 1920s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Midcentury pinewood rocking horse, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful handmade heavy pinewood rocking horse. Great as decoration, but foremost to rock all day
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Toys

Materials

Pine

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden rocking horse on a working rocker. This piece has good proportions and a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood

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