Rocking horse
possibly G. & J. Lines Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
c. 1875 - 1925
Materials
Wood, leather, brass, glass, horsehair, paint
Measurements
1050 mm (H)1800 mm (Length)540 mm (D)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1197726
Summary
A dappled rocking horse on a bow rocker base (base currently separate, see NT 1197727), carved wood painted in white and black and with the ears, nostrils and mouth picked out in pink, with a padded leather saddle, brass-studded leather bridle and other leather straps, with glass eyes and with grey horsehair mane and tail, possibly by G. & J. Lines, London, late 19th or early 20th century.
Marks and inscriptions
CALADONIA (stamped on brass shield to martingale)
Makers and roles
possibly G. & J. Lines Ltd , manufacturer