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Victorian Rocking Horse

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse
Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse

$4,124

H 46.46 in W 52.37 in D 16.93 in

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse

Located in London, GB

A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE
SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE

SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

original antique Victorian circa 1860 merry go round horse converted into a rocking horse Please note the

Category

Antique 1860s High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Vintage Wooden Double Horse Shoo Fly Rocking Horse Children's Glider 39"
Vintage Wooden Double Horse Shoo Fly Rocking Horse Children's Glider 39"

Vintage Wooden Double Horse Shoo Fly Rocking Horse Children's Glider 39"

$525Sale Price|30% Off

H 23 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Wooden Double Horse Shoo Fly Rocking Horse Children's Glider 39"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early to mid 20th century shoo fly style rocking horse. Shoo fly (or shoofly) rocking horses

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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Original Victorian Rocking Horse
Original Victorian Rocking Horse

Original Victorian Rocking Horse

Unavailable

H 40 in W 47 in D 15.5 in

Original Victorian Rocking Horse

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Victorian rocking horse, dapple grey with flowing mane and tail. Original saddle and bridle, circa

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Toys

Oversized Victorian Rocking Horse
Oversized Victorian Rocking Horse

Oversized Victorian Rocking Horse

Unavailable

H 44 in W 70 in D 25 in

Oversized Victorian Rocking Horse

Located in Charleston, SC

Amazing oversized victorian rocking horse. Covered in hide and glass eyes.

Category

Antique 19th Century Toys

Materials

Wood, Leather

Victorian Rocking Horse
Victorian Rocking Horse

Victorian Rocking Horse

Unavailable

H 44.49 in W 51.58 in D 20.48 in

Victorian Rocking Horse

Located in Newark, GB

A Victorian rocking horse which will delight any small child and continues to function for its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Toys

Materials

Iron

Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse
Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse

Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse

Unavailable

H 55 in W 80 in D 15 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

Category

Early 20th Century Toys

Victorian Rocking Horse
Victorian Rocking Horse

Victorian Rocking Horse

Unavailable

H 40.25 in W 67.5 in D 16 in

Victorian Rocking Horse

Located in Manchester, GB

purchase. This rocking horse was not in the same condition when it was acquired. Bald, battered and bruised

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

English Rocking Horse Ride On 19th Century
English Rocking Horse Ride On 19th Century

English Rocking Horse Ride On 19th Century

Unavailable

H 30 in W 15 in D 40 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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Toys

Materials

Goat Hair, Canvas, Wood, Paint

Handmade Hand-Painted Large Rocking Horse By Collinson of Liverpool
Handmade Hand-Painted Large Rocking Horse By Collinson of Liverpool

Handmade Hand-Painted Large Rocking Horse By Collinson of Liverpool

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Handmade rocking horse in the 19th century manner. Made in the UK by Collinson of Liverpool and

Category

Late 20th Century British Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Victorian Rocking Horse on Oak Base
Antique Victorian Rocking Horse on Oak Base

Antique Victorian Rocking Horse on Oak Base

Located in Benington, Herts

A quality Victorian rocking horse on an oak base. The rocking horse has been constructed from a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Oak

An Early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse
An Early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse

An Early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse

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H 50.4 in W 82.68 in D 20.48 in

An Early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse. Dappled blue/grey body with original horse hair mane and

Category

Antique 1840s English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Folk Art Watercolor Portrait Painting Child w Rocking Horse 12
Antique Victorian Folk Art Watercolor Portrait Painting Child w Rocking Horse 12

Antique Victorian Folk Art Watercolor Portrait Painting Child w Rocking Horse 12

Located in Dayton, OH

and straw hat with cane, standing with a hobby rocking horse. 9.5” x 0.75” x 11.5” / 7.75” x 9.75

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

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

1800s Carved Wooden Rocking Horse

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H 35 in W 48 in D 16 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

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse
Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse

Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse

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H 30 in W 33 in D 13 in

Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

19th century, antique, primitive, folk art, rocking horse is painted wood on an iron glider

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

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

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Horse Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Horse Ring

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Horse Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Ring. With domed round shape rock

Category

Antique 1880s British More Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

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

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we present a beautiful wooden rocking horse by Collinson of Liverpool, circa 1890. Painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Toys

Materials

Oak

Victorian Essex Crystal Conversion Ring Horse Fox Dog Vintage 14k Gold Jewelry
Victorian Essex Crystal Conversion Ring Horse Fox Dog Vintage 14k Gold Jewelry

Victorian Essex Crystal Conversion Ring Horse Fox Dog Vintage 14k Gold Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

most unique types of Victorian era jewelry. A piece of rock crystal is first cut into a cabochon (with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

End Of The Chase
End Of The Chase

Nicholas CrombachEnd Of The Chase, 2017

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H 18 in W 55 in D 15 in

End Of The Chase

Located in Montreal, Quebec

. My Sculpture, End Of The Chase, is a reconfigured version of a Victorian period rocking horse housed

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood, Acrylic

Tiffany & Co. Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Horse
Tiffany & Co. Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Horse

Tiffany & Co. Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Horse

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a transparent rock crystal measuring approximately 18.5 mm, bezel set, in a high polished

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Painted Carved Wood Rocking Horse, 19th C.
Painted Carved Wood Rocking Horse, 19th C.

Painted Carved Wood Rocking Horse, 19th C.

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H 22 in W 38 in D 8.5 in

Painted Carved Wood Rocking Horse, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Child's carved rocking horse glider with paint decoration, likely circa late nineteenth century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Rocking Horse
19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Rocking Horse

19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Rocking Horse

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century carved and painted wooden rocking horse This is a superb piece of Folk Art, it is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Mohair Elephant Rocking Horse Riding Childs Toy Rocker Nursery
Antique Mohair Elephant Rocking Horse Riding Childs Toy Rocker Nursery

Antique Mohair Elephant Rocking Horse Riding Childs Toy Rocker Nursery

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique mohair elephant shaped rocking horse on painted red rockers with black button eyes and

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood, Paint

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Yellow Gold Stick Pin
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Yellow Gold Stick Pin

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Yellow Gold Stick Pin

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Stick Pin. With domed round shape

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Rocking Horse
Victorian Rocking Horse

Victorian Rocking Horse

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H 46 in W 60 in D 24 in

Victorian Rocking Horse

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Victorian rocking horse by Collinson and Sons of Liverpool. Fully restored 60" W x 24" D x 46" H

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Carved Wooden Carousel Rocking Horse
19th Century Victorian Carved Wooden Carousel Rocking Horse

19th Century Victorian Carved Wooden Carousel Rocking Horse

Located in London, GB

A charming late 19th century Victorian rocking horse, the richly carved galloper once forming part

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Victorian Naïve Rocking Horse
Victorian Naïve Rocking Horse

Victorian Naïve Rocking Horse

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H 33.08 in W 37.41 in D 14.18 in

Victorian Naïve Rocking Horse

Located in Manchester, GB

A most interesting and rare rocking horse that appears to be homemade and an attempt to copy an

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse
Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse

Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse

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H 22.05 in W 12.01 in D 40.56 in

Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

Antique English Folk Art rocking horse made from pitch pine. Excellent wear and patina, the horse

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse
Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse

Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse

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H 40.56 in W 84.26 in D 17.33 in

Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse

By F.H. Ayres

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb and large, late 19th century English country house rocking horse with chairs at both ends

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

Rocking Horse Painted, Late 19th Century
Rocking Horse Painted, Late 19th Century

Rocking Horse Painted, Late 19th Century

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H 36.62 in W 43.31 in L 36.62 in

Rocking Horse Painted, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A wonderful former rocking horse, now used as a decorative object. Original paint color and hair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood

19th Century Carved Painted Rocking Horse
19th Century Carved Painted Rocking Horse

19th Century Carved Painted Rocking Horse

Located in London, GB

A charming late nineteenth century carved and painted rocking horse, set upon the original pine

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

A Fabulous English Pillar Stand Rocking Horse c1880
A Fabulous English Pillar Stand Rocking Horse c1880

A Fabulous English Pillar Stand Rocking Horse c1880

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H 44.1 in W 51.97 in D 18.12 in

A Fabulous English Pillar Stand Rocking Horse c1880

Located in Pewsey, GB

expert in Rocking Horses its similar in construction to BCL (Liverpool Victorian Firm) but the detail

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted, Carved & Horse Hide Rocking & Pull Horse, circa 1870-1880
19th Century Painted, Carved & Horse Hide Rocking & Pull Horse, circa 1870-1880

19th Century Painted, Carved & Horse Hide Rocking & Pull Horse, circa 1870-1880

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The child's two-in-one rocking and pull along horse, composed in wood and hessian and covered in

Category

Antique 1870s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Hide, Pine

Early to Mid-19th Century Grey Bow Rocking Horse, circa 1830-1840
Early to Mid-19th Century Grey Bow Rocking Horse, circa 1830-1840

Early to Mid-19th Century Grey Bow Rocking Horse, circa 1830-1840

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The early to mid-19th century grey rocking horse on bow rocker, showing a wonderfully textured

Category

Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Gesso, Beech, Pine

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English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

CIRCA 1960's SCANDINAVIAN MID CENTURY MODERN CHROME MOSAIC TILED DINING TABLE
CIRCA 1960's SCANDINAVIAN MID CENTURY MODERN CHROME MOSAIC TILED DINING TABLE

CIRCA 1960's SCANDINAVIAN MID CENTURY MODERN CHROME MOSAIC TILED DINING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

$830 / item

H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Vanderbilt Hotel Bacchus Architectural Remnant, 1912
Vanderbilt Hotel Bacchus Architectural Remnant, 1912

Vanderbilt Hotel Bacchus Architectural Remnant, 1912

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure i...

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Early 20th Century American Busts

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Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse
Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse

Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse

$1,893Sale Price|46% Off

H 27.37 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in

Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and complete tricycle horse with its cast iron details with a stunning patina. Amazing period piece. This type of 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was origina...

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Antique 19th Century European Belle Époque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Horse Sculpture
Vintage French Horse Sculpture

Vintage French Horse Sculpture

$450

H 18.9 in W 15 in D 18.7 in

Vintage French Horse Sculpture

Located in High Point, NC

A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

1990s Bronze Horse Sculpture with Dynamic Posture and Rectangular Base
1990s Bronze Horse Sculpture with Dynamic Posture and Rectangular Base

1990s Bronze Horse Sculpture with Dynamic Posture and Rectangular Base

Located in Marbella, ES

This refined bronze sculpture captures a horse in a dynamic pose, emphasizing its strength and grace. The detailed design features a stylized mane and flowing lines, lending a modern...

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Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Carrousel Painted Horse
French Carrousel Painted Horse

French Carrousel Painted Horse

$3,010

H 33.75 in W 33 in D 9 in

French Carrousel Painted Horse

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful French Painted Carousel Horse..

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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

$1,467,020

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...

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Antique Hide Covered Carved Wood Hobby Horse from The Schwarz Toy Bazaar
Antique Hide Covered Carved Wood Hobby Horse from The Schwarz Toy Bazaar

Antique Hide Covered Carved Wood Hobby Horse from The Schwarz Toy Bazaar

Located in Hudson, NY

This rare survivor of the F. A. O. Schwarz Toy Bazaar comes from an early period in the firm's history. The labeled horse (see photo 7) was produced before 1889. The company was foun...

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Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

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Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Located in New Orleans, LA

A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and...

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Modern Spanish Hand Painted Cactus Iron Garden Sculpture
Modern Spanish Hand Painted Cactus Iron Garden Sculpture

Modern Spanish Hand Painted Cactus Iron Garden Sculpture

$9,619

H 78.75 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in

Modern Spanish Hand Painted Cactus Iron Garden Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Modern Spanish hand painted cactus iron garden sculpture.

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2010s European Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware

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$29,988Sale Price|25% Off

H 15.53 in W 13.52 in D 10.15 in

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Located in Miami, FL

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Early 20th Century Continental Carousel Galloping Horse Mounted on Metal Stand
Early 20th Century Continental Carousel Galloping Horse Mounted on Metal Stand

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Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite continental foal baby horse from the early 20th century mounted on iron base. This joyful foal is caught in mid leap as it’s possibly just learning how to gallop. See ho...

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Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY"  c. 1880s - W6054
Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY"  c. 1880s - W6054

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054

$1,160Sale Price|60% Off

H 36 in W 52 in D 9 in

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great Carousel Horse that came from an estate in Buffalo, NY. It was made in the early 1900s and is in good condition. The horse is sitting on a metal pole made by a person...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

$8,400

H 69.5 in W 58 in D 22.5 in

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The white horse with brown mane and tail wears a red saddle on a blue blanket. The rump is...

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Victorian Rocking Horse For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian rocking horse for your home. Each victorian rocking horse for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. There are many kinds of the victorian rocking horse you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian rocking horse is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one victorian rocking horse that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Victorian Rocking Horse?

The average selling price for a victorian rocking horse at 1stDibs is $2,422, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $5,659 for the highest priced.
Questions About Victorian Rocking Horse
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.