Rocking horse
possibly Paul Leach
Category
Toys
Date
c. 1850 - 1900
Materials
Wood, metal, textile, leather, horsehair, paint
Measurements
950 x 800 x 2400 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26437
Summary
Dappled rocking horse on a bow rocker base, carved wood painted white and grey-black, head turned to right, with flared nostrils, leather reins and saddle with orange fabric saddle cloth, horsehair tail, mane missing, the rocker painted green, possibly by Paul Leach, London, second half 19th century.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
possibly Paul Leach, manufacturer