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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

Painted Rocking Horse
Painted Rocking Horse

Painted Rocking Horse

H 46 in W 69 in D 13 in
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

Iron Rocking Horse
Iron Rocking Horse

Iron Rocking Horse

H 27 in W 5.25 in D 35.25 in
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
Category

Vintage 1920s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Rustic American Rocking Horse
Rustic American Rocking Horse

Rustic American Rocking Horse

H 13 in W 26 in D 13 in
Giant italian rocking horse
Located in PAU, FR
Giant rocking horse from an italian sculptor of the 70’s Made With pine and rosewood, really Nice
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Pine

Giant italian rocking horse
Giant italian rocking horse

Giant italian rocking horse

H 65.36 in W 72.84 in D 20.87 in
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

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse
Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse

H 46.46 in W 52.37 in D 16.93 in
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

19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

H 37.41 in W 42.13 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian painted wood rocking horse.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Toys

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse
19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse

19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse

H 36 in W 52 in D 12 in
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers Large carved wooden rocking horse on curved
Category

Early 20th Century English Toys

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

H 46.5 in W 79 in D 17.5 in
G. J. Lines Nursery Rocking Horse
By G & J Lines
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 19th Century nursery rocking horse by G. J. Lines. This charming horse features a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Toys

Materials

Pine

G. J. Lines Nursery Rocking Horse
G. J. Lines Nursery Rocking Horse

G. J. Lines Nursery Rocking Horse

H 40.95 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in
Small Lines Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Small lines rocking horse on curved wooden rockers. A small wooden rocking horse on curved rockers
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Antique Late 19th Century English Toys

Materials

Pine

Small Lines Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Small Lines Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

Small Lines Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

H 35.5 in W 66 in D 15 in
American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
American Country (20th Century) carved and painted double sided rocking horse.
Category

20th Century American Country Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paint, Wood

American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

H 22 in W 40 in D 12 in
Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Markington, GB
French vintage lovely 1920 antique painted rocking horse. Measures: Height 51cm, depth 40cm
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Toys

Materials

Wood

Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse
Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse

Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse

H 20.08 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in
Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimal Bauhaus design rocking horse. It is made from sheets of plywood. Simple yet ingenious
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Toys

Materials

Plywood

Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s

Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s

H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 32.68 in
Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine country rocking horse is not only fantastic looking and all original paint it is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Toys

Materials

Leather, Wood

Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint
Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint

Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint

H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Franco Albini 1960 Rattan Cane & Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Original Franco Albini Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini 1960 Rattan Cane & Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture Italy
Franco Albini 1960 Rattan Cane & Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture Italy

Franco Albini 1960 Rattan Cane & Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture Italy

H 27 in W 37 in D 15 in
Swedish Antique Toy Rocking Horse, All Original, Origin: Sweden, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Swedish antique toy rocking horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1870 - 1900. Beautiful, untouched
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Swedish Antique Toy Rocking Horse, All Original, Origin: Sweden, circa 1870
Swedish Antique Toy Rocking Horse, All Original, Origin: Sweden, circa 1870

Swedish Antique Toy Rocking Horse, All Original, Origin: Sweden, circa 1870

H 40.52 in W 14.49 in D 60.01 in
Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand made in England rocking horse in the
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog
Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog

Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog

H 22.64 in W 38 in D 9.26 in
19th Century Antique Rocking Horse in Painted Wood and Paper Mache
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique rocking horse made in Italy at the end of the 19th century. The horse is made of
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Antique 1880s Italian Toys

Materials

Poplar, Paper

19th Century Antique Rocking Horse in Painted Wood and Paper Mache
19th Century Antique Rocking Horse in Painted Wood and Paper Mache

19th Century Antique Rocking Horse in Painted Wood and Paper Mache

H 26.78 in W 38.98 in D 13.39 in
Antique Victorian Rocking Horse Glider Childs Toy Carved Wood White Red Painted
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Rocking Horse Glider Childs Toy Carved Wood White and Red Painted. Circa Late
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Rocking Horse Glider Childs Toy Carved Wood White Red Painted
Antique Victorian Rocking Horse Glider Childs Toy Carved Wood White Red Painted

Antique Victorian Rocking Horse Glider Childs Toy Carved Wood White Red Painted

H 29 in W 35 in D 13 in
Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful mid 19th Century primitive working wooden rocking horse painted in early white paint
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Toys

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand
Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand

Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand

H 29 in W 42 in D 14.5 in
Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan
By Franco Albini
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan. Design attributed to the well-known
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan
Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan

Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan

H 21.86 in W 28.75 in D 16.15 in
Original Painted Carved Rocking Horse from Sweden, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
painted rocker. This rocking horse will serve best as a decorative vintage item vs. for use. Please refer
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Toys

Materials

Leather, Pine, Paint

Original Painted Carved Rocking Horse from Sweden, circa 1900's
Original Painted Carved Rocking Horse from Sweden, circa 1900's

Original Painted Carved Rocking Horse from Sweden, circa 1900's

H 38 in W 53.25 in D 14 in
Fetching Folk Art British 19th Century Rocking Horse with Glass Eyes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful 19th century nursery rocking horse having charming detailed head with a dished face and
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Antique 19th Century English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fetching Folk Art British 19th Century Rocking Horse with Glass Eyes
Fetching Folk Art British 19th Century Rocking Horse with Glass Eyes

Fetching Folk Art British 19th Century Rocking Horse with Glass Eyes

H 32 in W 46.25 in D 14 in
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
rocking base. The iron ring of the horse bit brings a realistic detail to the presence of this whimsical
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Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Rustic Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse

H 20.5 in W 34.6 in D 11.4 in
Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved rocking
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Toys

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900's
Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900's

Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900's

H 34 in W 48.5 in D 13.25 in
Creative Playthings Seesaw
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this rocking horse predecessor is a perfect synthesis of material, design, and function. The curved top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Wood

Creative Playthings Seesaw
Creative Playthings Seesaw

Creative Playthings Seesaw

H 18.5 in W 11.75 in D 25.75 in

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

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H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian taxidermy toy horse, late 19th century. Unusual and rare, a bit bizarre, this model of a horse with glass eyes, is made of a stuffing material covered with a real animal...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century
Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century

Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century

H 7.5 in W 11 in D 3 in
English Country House Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A very finely carved flame mahogany veneered architectural bar cabinet of the Althorp House façade, the upper section with a gabled brass galleried roof with 8 dormers, with a Spence...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars

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English Country House Bar Cabinet
English Country House Bar Cabinet

English Country House Bar Cabinet

H 82.25 in W 62.75 in D 22.75 in
Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Children's Furniture

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Iron

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle
Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle

H 24.63 in W 28.25 in D 18 in
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirr...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

H 24 in W 40 in D 8 in
1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bentwood

1930s Austrian Horse Toy
1930s Austrian Horse Toy

1930s Austrian Horse Toy

H 25 in W 29 in D 9 in
19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Of American manufacture, circa 1875, this authentic children's platform rocking horse "glider" is hand carved of hard wood, and has a hand crafted leather saddle to accommodate a sit...
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Leather

19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875
19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875

19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875

H 27 in W 14.25 in D 35 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century French Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
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H 35 in W 44 in D 11 in
19th Century Polychrome Wooden Horse
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant little carved wooden horse from the 19th century in polychrome wood Very beautiful polychromy which has a lot of charm Old child's toy with the front wheels which moves ...
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Toys and Dolls

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19th Century Polychrome Wooden Horse
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H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case

Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case

H 27.96 in W 40.16 in D 9.45 in
SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Antique 1860s High Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Oak

SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE
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H 40.95 in W 80.52 in D 18.71 in
1900s Scandinavian Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
Like a mysterious inhabitant of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, this wooden quadruped crafted in Scandinavia circa 1900 exudes a gentle melancholy of the North. The whitenes...
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Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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1900s Scandinavian Wooden Horse

1900s Scandinavian Wooden Horse

H 31.9 in W 28 in D 10.4 in
Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden horse in original paint.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys

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Wood

Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint
Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint

Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint

H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique American primitive handmade gliding rocking hobby horse Additional information: Materials: Iron, Leather, Wood Color: Antique White Period: 19th Century Styles: Ameri...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse
Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse

Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse

H 42.5 in W 44.5 in D 17 in
1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden horse was crafted in France, circa 1900. Beautifully distressed, this svelte colt exhibits a joyous smile and an eye-catching pearl gray patina. Balanced on the t...
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1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle

1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle

H 29.1 in W 35.4 in D 6.7 in

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Oversized Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in Charleston, SC
Amazing oversized victorian rocking horse. Covered in hide and glass eyes.
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Antique 19th Century Toys

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Oversized Victorian Rocking Horse

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H 44 in W 70 in D 25 in
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Located in Hadley, MA
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H 27 in W 48 in D 10.5 in
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Located in Lábatlan, HU
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Handmade Vintage Rocking Horse

Handmade Vintage Rocking Horse

H 18.12 in W 13.78 in D 31.89 in
Original Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
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Original Victorian Rocking Horse
Original Victorian Rocking Horse

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H 40 in W 47 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Swedish Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th Century Swedish Rocking Horse

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H 29 in W 40 in D 14.75 in
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Located in Newark, GB
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H 44.49 in W 51.58 in D 20.48 in
Rocking Horse by Don Metcalf
By Don Metcalfe 1
Located in Lisieux, FR
Beautiful and unique rocking horse by Australian Artist Don Metcalf.
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Rocking Horse by Don Metcalf
Rocking Horse by Don Metcalf

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H 36.62 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in
Early 20th Century Rocking Horse
Located in Salisbury, GB
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Early 20th Century Toys

Early 20th Century Rocking Horse
Early 20th Century Rocking Horse

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H 41.34 in W 49.61 in D 16.54 in
Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Beautiful Lifesize Victorian rocking horse, with original mane and tail, and remains of old paint
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Early 20th Century Toys

Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse
Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse

Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse

H 55 in W 80 in D 15 in
Child's Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Bedford, NY
FOLKY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHILD'S STATIONARY ROCKING HORSE WITH ORIGINAL SADDLE AND REAL HAIR
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Child's Folk Art Rocking Horse
Child's Folk Art Rocking Horse

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H 32 in W 42 in D 12 in
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Located in Klintehamn, SE
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Antique Rocking Horse, circa 1900
Antique Rocking Horse, circa 1900

Antique Rocking Horse, circa 1900

H 20.48 in W 43.71 in D 10.24 in
Continental Leather and Horse Hair Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old leather rocking horse.
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Continental Leather and Horse Hair Rocking Horse
Continental Leather and Horse Hair Rocking Horse

Continental Leather and Horse Hair Rocking Horse

H 30 in W 36 in D 15 in
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Located in Miami, FL
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Antique Carved and Painted Wood Rocking Horse

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Fantastic Rocking Horse by Haddon Rockers, circa 1970
By Haddon Products
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic rocking horse by Haddon Rockers, circa 1970 Very good condition.
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Fantastic Rocking Horse by Haddon Rockers, circa 1970
Fantastic Rocking Horse by Haddon Rockers, circa 1970

Fantastic Rocking Horse by Haddon Rockers, circa 1970

H 40.56 in W 54.34 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Pegasus Gliding Rocking Horse by Pegasus Toys
By Pegasus Toys
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pegasus gliding rocking horse with leather saddle and metal stirrups on a wood glide and
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Vintage Pegasus Gliding Rocking Horse by Pegasus Toys
Vintage Pegasus Gliding Rocking Horse by Pegasus Toys

Vintage Pegasus Gliding Rocking Horse by Pegasus Toys

H 36 in W 43 in D 18 in
English Rocking Horse Ride On 19th Century
Located in East Hampton, NY
This antique rocking horse is an antique English straw stuffed painted canvas ride on horse. Some
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English Rocking Horse Ride On 19th Century

English Rocking Horse Ride On 19th Century

H 30 in W 15 in D 40 in
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Located in Paris, FR
Polychromatic rocking horse, for children Alsacian hand-carved and painted softwood.
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Toy for Child in the Shape of Rocking Horse, 19th Century

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H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 13 in
Antique Swedish Painted Rocking Horse by Gemla Mobler Early 20th Century
By Gemla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This antique Swedish rocking horse from the south of Sweden comes complete with saddle, reigns and
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Metal

Antique Swedish Painted Rocking Horse by Gemla Mobler Early 20th Century
Antique Swedish Painted Rocking Horse by Gemla Mobler Early 20th Century

Antique Swedish Painted Rocking Horse by Gemla Mobler Early 20th Century

H 34 in W 55 in D 12 in
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Alella, ES
Wooden painted horse with leather saddle mounted on blue painted frame.
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19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

H 26.75 in W 31 in D 13 in
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Alella, ES
Painted horse with leather saddle mounted on four small wheels, can also be used on the wooden
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Wood

19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

H 29 in W 35 in D 29 in
Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Hershey, PA
An outstanding example of the form in both design and original painted surface.
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Antique 19th Century American Toys

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Wood

Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse
Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse

Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse

H 25.5 in W 40.5 in
Mid-20th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Alella, ES
Painted horse on the wooden rocker.
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Wood

Mid-20th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Mid-20th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

Mid-20th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

H 22 in W 37 in D 9.5 in
Carved and Painted Child's Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
An extremely folky former child's rocking horse now mounted on a custom iron stand.
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Carved and Painted Child's Horse
Carved and Painted Child's Horse

Carved and Painted Child's Horse

H 23.5 in W 26 in D 7 in
Painted Tinplate Folk Art Toy
Located in Bedford, NY
TIM PLATE HAND MADE ROCKING HORSE TOY FROM MID 19TH CENTURY. NEW ENGLAND. PAINTED GREEN WITH FOLK
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Antique 19th Century American Toys

Painted Tinplate Folk Art Toy
Painted Tinplate Folk Art Toy

Painted Tinplate Folk Art Toy

H 13 in W 19 in D 4 in
Antique Rocking Horse
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Early rocking horse, solid carved wood and original horse hair mane and tail. beautiful patina and
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Early 20th Century American Toys

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Rocking Horse
Antique Rocking Horse

Antique Rocking Horse

H 41.5 in W 48 in D 16.5 in
Nickel Plated Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished nickel plated rocking horse.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Toys

Materials

Brass

Nickel Plated Rocking Horse
Nickel Plated Rocking Horse

Nickel Plated Rocking Horse

H 25 in W 29 in D 6 in
Small Collinson Rocking Horse
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A small Collinson rocking horse made in circa 1950. The paint is original and has been restored as
Category

Vintage 1950s English Toys

Materials

Wood

Small Collinson Rocking Horse
Small Collinson Rocking Horse

Small Collinson Rocking Horse

H 35 in W 40 in D 14 in
Vintage French Rocking Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
French vintage rocking horse from the 1920's in painted wood and leather. Keywords: painted
Category

Early 20th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vintage French Rocking Horse
Vintage French Rocking Horse

Vintage French Rocking Horse

H 34 in W 40 in
Dutch Rocking Horse circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Dutch Rocking Horse with beautiful detail circa 1840. One of a kind piece. Please see
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Toys

Materials

Wood

Dutch Rocking Horse circa 1840
Dutch Rocking Horse circa 1840

Dutch Rocking Horse circa 1840

H 37 in W 56 in D 24.5 in
A 1920s Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 1920s wooden rocking horse Made in solid wood, his paint is getting a bit worn now, our
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Toys

Materials

Paint

A 1920s Wooden Rocking Horse
A 1920s Wooden Rocking Horse

A 1920s Wooden Rocking Horse

H 31 in W 43 in D 19 in
A 19th Century Swedish Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
A Swedish child's painted rocking horse.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Toys

A 19th Century Swedish Rocking Horse
A 19th Century Swedish Rocking Horse

A 19th Century Swedish Rocking Horse

H 24.41 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Horse
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful posed Swedish rocking horse found on his original rocker. Dry scraped back to the
Category

20th Century Swedish Toys

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Horse
Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Horse

Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Horse

H 35.44 in W 57.49 in D 17.72 in
1900s Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden rocking horse from Scandinavia, produced circa 1900. The classic children’s toy in one of
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Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Rustic Toys

Materials

Wood

1900s Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
1900s Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse

1900s Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse

H 30.9 in W 44.5 in D 12.2 in
Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture
Located in Essex, MA
A large folk art wood sculpture of a rocking horse, the main part of the body crafted from an old
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture
Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture

Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture

H 45 in W 49.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Rocking Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century rocking horse A handsome Dapple grey galloper with horse hair mane and tail, he has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rocking Horse
19th Century Rocking Horse

19th Century Rocking Horse

H 46 in W 54 in D 19 in
Baby Carriages 'Rambler' Rocking Horse
Located in Norwich, GB
Molly Baby Carriages ‘RAMBLER’ Molly is a Baby Carriages ‘Rambler’ rocking horse on a safety
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Vintage 1930s English Other Toys

Materials

Wood

Baby Carriages 'Rambler' Rocking Horse
Baby Carriages 'Rambler' Rocking Horse

Baby Carriages 'Rambler' Rocking Horse

H 33.08 in W 40.16 in D 16.54 in
Wood Toy Rocking Horse by Creative Playthings
Located in New York, NY
Bentwood toy rocking horse by Creative Playthings. USA, circa 1950. features blonde wood body
Category

Vintage 1960s American Toys

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

Wood Toy Rocking Horse by Creative Playthings
Wood Toy Rocking Horse by Creative Playthings

Wood Toy Rocking Horse by Creative Playthings

19th Century English Rocking Horse Wood Fragment
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning English painted rocking horse fragment made of wood with elongated legs which stands
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Toys

19th Century English Rocking Horse Wood Fragment
19th Century English Rocking Horse Wood Fragment

19th Century English Rocking Horse Wood Fragment

H 36.63 in W 42.5 in D 15.19 in
Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres
By F.H. Ayres
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome large carved wooden rocking horse by F.H.Ayres on its original stand with turned pillars
Category

Vintage 1920s English Country Toys

Materials

Pine

Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres
Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres

Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres

H 49.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American Folk Art rocking horse Fantastic American Folk Art hand carved rocking
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse

19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse

H 31 in W 45 in D 12 in
Folk Art White Rocking Horse With Saddle
Located in Troy, MI
Carved and painted wood rocking horse dates from 1920s-1930s. Horse body is white with gray circles
Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Folk Art White Rocking Horse With Saddle
Folk Art White Rocking Horse With Saddle

Folk Art White Rocking Horse With Saddle

H 24 in W 44 in D 15 in
19thc Original Red, White & Blue Decorated Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful original painted rocking horse has a red, white & blue ticking seat and the same
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

19thc Original Red, White & Blue Decorated Rocking Horse
19thc Original Red, White & Blue Decorated Rocking Horse

19thc Original Red, White & Blue Decorated Rocking Horse

H 19 in W 39 in D 14 in
Folky Early 20thc Rocking Horse W/ Original Saddle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY CHILDS ROCKING HORSE WITH ORIGINAL SADDLE AND HORSE HAIR MAIN .THE ORIGINAL ORANGE PAINTED
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Early 20th Century American Toys

Folky Early 20thc Rocking Horse W/ Original Saddle
Folky Early 20thc Rocking Horse W/ Original Saddle

Folky Early 20thc Rocking Horse W/ Original Saddle

H 32 in W 42 in D 12 in
Child's Antique Wooden Rocking Horse or Seesaw
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique child's seesaw in the form of a rocking horse was made for two to play and constructed
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Toys

Materials

Wood

Child's Antique Wooden Rocking Horse or Seesaw
Child's Antique Wooden Rocking Horse or Seesaw

Child's Antique Wooden Rocking Horse or Seesaw

H 23 in W 43 in D 7 in
19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Romanian hand carved wooden rocking horse. Featuring a colorful polychrome
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse
19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse

19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse

H 38.5 in W 55 in D 11 in
19th Century German Self Taught Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
19th Century folk art rocking horse We are proud to offer a highly decorative mid-19th Century
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Antique 1870s German Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century German Self Taught Folk Art Rocking Horse
19th Century German Self Taught Folk Art Rocking Horse

19th Century German Self Taught Folk Art Rocking Horse

H 24 in W 44 in D 15 in
Edwardian Rocking Horse by Lines Bros Ltd
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Edwardian Rocking Horse by Lines Bros Ltd This lovely piece has been professionally restored to
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Toys

Edwardian Rocking Horse by Lines Bros Ltd
Edwardian Rocking Horse by Lines Bros Ltd

Edwardian Rocking Horse by Lines Bros Ltd

H 44 in W 53 in D 17 in
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Large rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint has been
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Toys

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers

H 53 in W 88.5 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century Large Rocking Horse by Collinson of Liverpool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present a beautiful wooden rocking horse by Collinson of Liverpool, circa 1890. Painted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Toys

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Large Rocking Horse by Collinson of Liverpool
Late 19th Century Large Rocking Horse by Collinson of Liverpool

Late 19th Century Large Rocking Horse by Collinson of Liverpool

H 51.25 in W 59 in D 19.25 in
Early 20th Century Rocking Horse by Lines Brothers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century rocking horse by Lines Brothers A handsome Dapple Grey galloper with Horse
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Early 20th Century Rustic Toys

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Rocking Horse by Lines Brothers
Early 20th Century Rocking Horse by Lines Brothers

Early 20th Century Rocking Horse by Lines Brothers

H 45 in W 55 in D 19 in
Folky 19thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Horse From N.e.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC AND FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED ROCKING HORSE FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS WONDERUL
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Antique 19th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood

Folky 19thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Horse From N.e.
Folky 19thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Horse From N.e.

Folky 19thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Horse From N.e.

H 17 in W 31 in D 12 in
Hand Carved English Lines Bros Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
wooden rocking horse figure. Hand carved with glass eyes, still with its original studded leather saddle
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Hand Carved English Lines Bros Rocking Horse
Hand Carved English Lines Bros Rocking Horse

Hand Carved English Lines Bros Rocking Horse

H 27 in W 38 in D 14.5 in
Signed & Dated 1983 J.K.Bear Mini Table Top Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand carved & painted folk art rocking horse is just the very best ! It is signed and
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pine

Signed & Dated 1983 J.K.Bear Mini Table Top Rocking Horse
Signed & Dated 1983 J.K.Bear Mini Table Top Rocking Horse

Signed & Dated 1983 J.K.Bear Mini Table Top Rocking Horse

H 13 in W 21 in D 5 in
19thc Folky Original Painted Childs Rocking Horse From N.e.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL FOLKY NEW ENGLAND 19THC ORIGINAL SPONGE PAINTED ROCKING HORSE HAS A GREAT EYE
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Antique 19th Century American Toys

Materials

Pine

19thc Folky Original Painted Childs Rocking Horse From N.e.
19thc Folky Original Painted Childs Rocking Horse From N.e.

19thc Folky Original Painted Childs Rocking Horse From N.e.

H 15 in W 22 in D 9 in
19th Century Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully distressed horse on red aged patina wood frame rocker.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood, Jute

19th Century Rocking Horse
19th Century Rocking Horse

19th Century Rocking Horse

H 28 in W 40 in D 14 in
Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden horse was made in France, circa 1900. It is fixed to a safety stand, a supportive frame
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

H 33.7 in W 38.6 in D 15.6 in
1800s Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Peekskill, NY
. There is still original paint, detailed leather saddle, glass eyes and real horse hair tail. One of the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

1800s Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
1800s Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

1800s Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

H 35 in W 48 in D 16 in
A Late 19thc Primitive Americana Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Bellport, NY
A wonderful piece of Americana folk art.Hand carved from various woods,a worn leather saddle,and bridal,glass eyes,and a real hair tail.Wonderful patina,best left as is.
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Antique 19th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood

A Late 19thc Primitive Americana Wooden Rocking Horse

A Late 19thc Primitive Americana Wooden Rocking Horse

H 27 in W 41 in D 16 in
19th C Platform Rocking Horse in Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painted salmon and black original painted rocking or platform horse has the very best painted
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Antique 1880s American Country Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th C Platform Rocking Horse in Original Painted Surface
19th C Platform Rocking Horse in Original Painted Surface

19th C Platform Rocking Horse in Original Painted Surface

H 25 in W 36 in D 13.5 in
“Pony Boy” aluminum rocking hobby horse
Located in Highland, IN
A rare find, the “Pony Boy” rocking horse was designed, manufactured, and sold by father and son
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American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

“Pony Boy” aluminum rocking hobby horse
“Pony Boy” aluminum rocking hobby horse

“Pony Boy” aluminum rocking hobby horse

H 22 in W 33 in
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Rocking Horses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rocking horses available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rocking horses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Rocking horses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rocking horses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Arts and Crafts rocking horses are of considerable interest. Rocking horses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Franco Albini and Trevor Wiffen are consistently popular.

How Much are Rocking Horses?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,695, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $7,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Toys for You

Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. Indeed, antique, new and vintage toys of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.

With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.

Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.

Mid-century modern toys are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.

Explore a unique collection of antique and vintage toys as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.

Questions About Rocking Horses
  • What is the purpose of a rocking horse?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • What is a Victorian rocking horse?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • What year was the rocking horse invented?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No one knows the exact year that the rocking horse was invented, but they first appeared in early 17th century Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What were Victorian rocking horses made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, Victorian rocking horses are made of solid wood. Designed to withstand wear and tear over time, Victorian rocking horses are often crafted with a high-quality wood, such as solid oak. Browse a selection of vintage Victorian rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell a Collinson rocking horse?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a rocking horse is a Collinson, look at the pillar on its safety stand. Authentic pieces will usually have square pillars with wooden diamonds on top. The iron swings that allow the horse to rock were often red on genuine Collinson designs. However, an antique rocking horse may have been repainted, so the color you see might not be the original. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identifying rocking horses. Shop a range of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a rocking horse is an antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a rocking horse is antique, first look for a label or mark that indicates the manufacturer’s name. Some makers of antique rocking horses include F.H. Ayers, Collinsons & Sons, G & J Lines, Crossley Brothers and Stevenson Brothers. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer who is knowledgeable about rocking horses. Shop a variety of rocking horses on 1stDibs.

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