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

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original antique Victorian circa 1860 merry go round horse converted into a rocking horse Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This piece is super decorative, it is basically folk art, the timber patina is sublime, it shows its age wonderfully It can of course still be used as a rocking horse but really its for decorative use, this sets a mood like nothing else Condition wise it is primitive, it has been cleaned waxed and polished, there will be patina all over which is the story of this type of antique, it shows its age and looks wonderful for it Dimensions Height:- 104cm Width:- 204.5cm Depth:- 47.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 80.52 in (204.5 cm)Depth: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823339306242

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