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Title: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
Post by: cstwf3 on November 23, 2013, 11:51:42 AM

Hi:
I was hoping someone out there could give me some information on this rocking horse that was given to me.  I searched the internet and the few books I have an antiques and can not find anything.  I was told it was old and made in Germany, but I am not so sure.  The platform is wood.  The horse is covered in a cloth like material and the snout and hoofs are wood.  The lower part of the saddle is like a thin leather and the seat is a soft padded velvet material.  The floor to the seat is about 24 inches.  Thank you so much for any information you can provide me.

Title: Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
Post by: Rauville on November 23, 2013, 07:03:46 PM

Welcome to the forum.
Looks German in origin to me, and maybe dating back to the 1950's+.

Title: Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
Post by: mart on November 23, 2013, 08:01:53 PM

Its not very old from the looks of that leather !! My guess would be 1970 or 80 !!

Title: Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
Post by: cstwf3 on November 24, 2013, 11:58:08 AM

Thank You Rauville for your help - I was able to do some more research with that info and I believe it is from the 1950 to early 1960's and made in Germany.

Title: Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
Post by: KC on November 24, 2013, 02:34:19 PM

Also realize that many people get the leather replaced because of wear/cracking!