Beschreibung:

Rocking Horse. An English dapple grey rocking horse, by J. Collinson and Sons, circa 1950s, carved and painted wooden rocking horse, somewhat rubbed and chipped, original hair mane and tail, red corduroy saddle with leatherette saddle flaps and cloths, original leather bridle, martingale, and crupper, rubbed with some wear, one stirrup leather detached and broken, the other with stirrup and buckle detached (detached pieces with their original fittings retained in a box), original metal eyes, two leg joints slightly strained, wooden swing stand, rubbed, rectangular vertical pillars, with diamond-shaped covers, red painted metal rockers, height 91cm (36ins), body length 77cm (30.5ins), overall length 112cm (44ins) (Qty: 1) Dapple Grey, as this horse is named, was bought second-hand for the current owner in the mid 1970s, being already 15-20 years old at the time. More recently, the owner's nephew rather enjoyed riding Dapple Grey too much, resulting in the wear and tear now seen. However, this is still a lovely working rocking horse that can be enjoyed as it is, or restored to its former glory if so desired. J. Collinson and Sons, established in 1836, was probably Britain's longest established rocking horse maker, sadly closing its doors in 1993. Apparently Queen Victoria visited the company in 1851 and chose a dapple grey rocking horse, after which all Collinson horses were made to this style.