Rocking horse

[firehorse12]

Bought at estate sale. Has real horse hair for tail. Does anyone know approx year or origin?

 

[DCMatt]

Circa 1900. Saw one similar sold at Christies in '10 for about $500.

Very nice!

DCMatt

 

[cw0909]

link is what DCMatt is talking about,yours has the leg up,like a prance stance
nice yours would prob go for more

A NORTH EUROPEAN PINE, FUR, HORSE HAIR AND LEATHER ROCKING HORSE | CIRCA 1900 | Arms & Armour Auction</li> | All other categories of objects, toys | Christie's

 

[firehorse12]

This made me smile! I love my horse

 

[Chisos]

Used to be a partner in the Rocking Horse Antique store. Your horsey does indeed date from 1890-1910, looks to have pretty much original paint(maybe or not), base is solid and tells the age story, and most importantly, the saddle is original. I(and my friend annette) think you can double that $500 easily. These are fairly rare in that condition and you can get your money back tomorrow if you wanted. People go nuts for them(like you did). Now, noriding it after a full meal.

 

[cw0909]

some more info about your horse

Lot Description
A NORTH EUROPEAN PINE, FUR, HORSE HAIR AND LEATHER ROCKING HORSE
CIRCA 1900
REALISTICALLY MODELLED WITH GLASS EYES AND HORSE HAIR MANE AND TAIL, SURMOUNTED BY A LEATHER SADDLE WITH IRON STIRRUPS AND MOUNTED ON A REMOVABLE SHAPED RECTANGULAR PLATFORM WITH CAST IRON WHEELS, MOUNTED ON A ROCKING DEVICE
93 CM. HIGH X 125 CM. WIDE
A NORTH EUROPEAN PINE, FUR, HORSE HAIR AND LEATHER ROCKING HORSE | CIRCA 1900 | Arms & Armour Auction</li> | All other categories of objects, toys | Christie's

hieght of horse at above link cm to inch
93 CM. HIGH=36.6142" X 125 CM. WIDE =49.2126"
and in your img with the glasses,your horse is prob 18in high and 15in long
that is just the horse not the platform,could you give the measurements of your horse please
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachments/what/674389d1347392978t-rocking-horse-image-

and some info for your consideration
Imported Rocking Horses
Rocking horses

 

[firehorse12]

Thanks for the information! As far as I know it has the original paint. Ha ha ha I will try and contain myself.

 

[firehorse12]

19X24 (19" being from bottom to top of ears) - oh and that was with platform. Thank you for the information!