ANTIQUE, HANDMADE(?), WOODEN ROCKING HORSE REAL ANTIQUE OR "FACTORY"?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by journeymagazine, Apr 15, 2019.

  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this at my local thrift store a few days ago - it was priced at $150. Yesterday the manager said I could have it for $75 but I didn't get it. Today I asked him if he waould take $60 for it & he agreed.
    What did I get?
    The old rusted nails make me think it has age, but I'm not sure. I love the face & arched neck though.
    And I know it's missing it's tail - I thought about breaking a mop & putting it there for photos!
    It measures 33"H x 35"L x 12"W
    Is this a old handmade folk art wood rocking chair or just s made to look old one?
    As always I appreciate your help!

    TOY ROCKING HORSE 1AA.JPG TOY ROCKING HORSE 2A_AA.JPG TOY ROCKING HORSE 1BAAA.JPG TOY ROCKING HORSE 2AA.JPG TOY ROCKING HORSE 4AA.JPG TOY ROCKING HORSE 5AA.JPG TOY ROCKING HORSE 6AA.JPG TOY ROCKING HORSE 7AA.JPG
     
  2. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    I certainly don't know anything about rocking horses but the whitewashed pastel wood looks a lot like some fairly modern wood items I've seen.

    I did find an auction that says second half of the 20th C. This one says sold for $50.
    https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels...ood-rocking-horse-in-beautiful-pastel-colours
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    This one says 1980-89
    https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/21007757-pastel-rocking-horse-solid-handcarved-wood
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    No date but similar type.
    https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/wooden-rocking-horse-pastel-colours-309910108
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  3. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    I like the OP's best. He looks as if he galloped over from the Orient to show us how to do it!
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Those all appear to be recent Asian imports.

    Debora
     
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  5. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Yep it's probably new. I thought there was ... something, but the old nails (and maybe the $100 discount) fooled me.
    Thanks all
     
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