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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 21, 2014, 09:29:54 AM »
A couple other pictures that Jessica sent
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 21, 2014, 09:26:50 AM »
Just received this e-mail from Jessica from FINEENGLISHROCKINGH ORSES.COM and wanted you to see it, I would love to hear any thoughts that you may have regarding what she said...
Hello Martina,
I have taken a look at your gorgeous little horse.
I am more familiar with the English makes and when i first saw this it reminded me of either American or European in design.
I have seen a similar one in the book by Patricia Mullins 'History of the rocking horse'
and enclose pictures and text taken from this book showing a similar horse, albeit eyes painted slightly differently. Interestingly the bows of these horses were painted with a design on.
I hope this is of some help. Jane Hooker of Old Rocking Horses may be able to advice further,
Kindest regards, Jessica
Hello Martina,
I have taken a look at your gorgeous little horse.
I am more familiar with the English makes and when i first saw this it reminded me of either American or European in design.
I have seen a similar one in the book by Patricia Mullins 'History of the rocking horse'
and enclose pictures and text taken from this book showing a similar horse, albeit eyes painted slightly differently. Interestingly the bows of these horses were painted with a design on.
I hope this is of some help. Jane Hooker of Old Rocking Horses may be able to advice further,
Kindest regards, Jessica
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 13, 2014, 07:23:58 PM »
I agree, I was very appreciative KC. It's always nice when people take the time out of their busy lives to help others. I sent Jane the pics she requested right away, no new comments as of yet.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 13, 2014, 01:45:40 PM »
Mart, you were very helpful as well 
I posted her reply since I figured it might interest you. I just wish I knew the approximate value. I have another request in and am waiting to hear from them. Received this reply the other day from Maggi at Rocking horse heaven, she recommended Jane as well.
Hi I did and have also asked around but it seems some old bow rocking horses are not necessarily a name and very difficult to identify. The only person I can think of for you to ask, is a Jane Hooker rocking horses she seems to know quite a lot about identification but most of the people I asked came up with the same answer. He is very charming and has character though.
I posted her reply since I figured it might interest you. I just wish I knew the approximate value. I have another request in and am waiting to hear from them. Received this reply the other day from Maggi at Rocking horse heaven, she recommended Jane as well. Hi I did and have also asked around but it seems some old bow rocking horses are not necessarily a name and very difficult to identify. The only person I can think of for you to ask, is a Jane Hooker rocking horses she seems to know quite a lot about identification but most of the people I asked came up with the same answer. He is very charming and has character though.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 13, 2014, 12:15:50 PM »
Jane Hooker was very helpful, this is what she had to say..
Hi Martina
Well, it is a lovely old American horse. I can’t say who made it but I think it is relatively early from the saddle shape and other features and a guess is mid 1850s – 1870s but it could be earlier or later. Sadly I don’t know of any experts in the States who can help but there must be some. Auction houses can often sound knowledgeable but tend to guess wildly.
Your horse looks rather like one known to be by Andrew Christian ( quite a big maker). The Crandall family also produced many toy horses in this period. Important makers trading a bit later who could have produced similar horse were Charles Dare, Whitney Reed and Converse.
There would have been a platform on the bow and maybe a painting on it originally. The tack is all original and although very battered, think carefully before moving any of it.
The bow has sagged at the centre joints which will stress the leg to body joints so handle carefully.
Always hard to know if to touch these old horses at all or not.
Could you possibly email the photos of the whole horse on its bows, the saddle from the side and the head from the side as separate .jpg attachments - much easier for me to file and work with?
Kind regards
Jane
Hi Martina
Well, it is a lovely old American horse. I can’t say who made it but I think it is relatively early from the saddle shape and other features and a guess is mid 1850s – 1870s but it could be earlier or later. Sadly I don’t know of any experts in the States who can help but there must be some. Auction houses can often sound knowledgeable but tend to guess wildly.
Your horse looks rather like one known to be by Andrew Christian ( quite a big maker). The Crandall family also produced many toy horses in this period. Important makers trading a bit later who could have produced similar horse were Charles Dare, Whitney Reed and Converse.
There would have been a platform on the bow and maybe a painting on it originally. The tack is all original and although very battered, think carefully before moving any of it.
The bow has sagged at the centre joints which will stress the leg to body joints so handle carefully.
Always hard to know if to touch these old horses at all or not.
Could you possibly email the photos of the whole horse on its bows, the saddle from the side and the head from the side as separate .jpg attachments - much easier for me to file and work with?
Kind regards
Jane
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 07, 2014, 06:17:43 AM »
Thank you both, I will check into it. The eyes are painted on and are worn but still there. Nothing on this horse seems to be repaired, replaced or added aside from a screw that looks old but newer in the foot holding it to the rocker.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 06, 2014, 06:27:26 PM »
I meant value as it is, in its current original state. I am starting to get nervous since I know he paid a pretty penny. I will look again but I think the only links were for restorers. Thanks again!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 06, 2014, 01:04:29 PM »
Any idea of a ballpark $ value? I was hoping to keep it as it is, glad that's what you suggested. I have horses too so I will replace the mane and tail. I will try and do some research to hopefully find who it was made by. Thanks for all of the great info, it's much appreciated.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 05, 2014, 06:21:09 PM »
I carefully looked over the rocking horse and could not find any kind of stamp or makers name. It also doesn't seem that it ever had ears. I have posted some close up pics, I hope someone can tell me the approximate age. Any info/input would be great. Thanks,
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old rocking horse
« on: March 05, 2014, 11:08:19 AM »
Thanks for the quick response. I will check for the makers name and ears. It definitely had a mane that is now pretty well gone and a hole where the tail once was. I will take some close up pics and hope that helps. Thanks again. 
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Antique Questions Forum / Old rocking horse
« on: March 05, 2014, 10:52:41 AM »
My husband just bought me this old rocking horse that looks to be in original un-restored condition. I was wondering if anyone had any info on something like this? I was also wondering if it would be a good idea to have it restored? I love it just the way it is. I was told it came out of a 1740 Farmhouse here in NJ. Thanks for any info you can give me.
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