LittleBlackMule
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Bit of a long shot, but is anyone here knowledgeable about antique rocking horses?
Need advice on a new addition to the family.
Need advice on a new addition to the family.
Rocking Horses
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Skib
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We had one when I was a child and I loved it. Mid size on safety rockers. They are now considered antiques. So I bought a new one instead for our grand children. It wasnt a Stevenson and cost slightly less. But it is a replica of the old style horse.
It came from Legends in High Wycombe. The girls who rode it are now graduating from Oxbridge but the horse is strong enough to carry a light adult. It has never been sold on. Once one owns one of these horses, it is hard to part with it.
It came from Legends in High Wycombe. The girls who rode it are now graduating from Oxbridge but the horse is strong enough to carry a light adult. It has never been sold on. Once one owns one of these horses, it is hard to part with it.
canteron
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I bought one recently - really well behaved. In the end I got one that was made it the 70’s so not antique (my S-I-L has a phobia about old style rocking horse faces ?) and it can take 15 stone.
Everyone loves it - so many people can’t resist a ‘little rock’ - and it also looks very handsome.
This is the lady I bought mine from - and can recommend.
https://www.eliterockinghorses.co.uk/
Everyone loves it - so many people can’t resist a ‘little rock’ - and it also looks very handsome.
This is the lady I bought mine from - and can recommend.
https://www.eliterockinghorses.co.uk/
AmyMay
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If it’s a Sportyboy, winner, winner chicken dinner ?
stangs
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Oh dear, I shouldn't have looked. They're lovely. Can someone please remind me that I'm much too old for a rocking horse before I make a purchase shouldn't be making?
chaps89
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One day I would love to live somewhere where I can have a rocking horse. My grandparents had one when I was a child - my uncle had fished it out of a skip and restored it.
LittleBlackMule
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It’s even better than that, an original GJ Lines, which predates the Lines Bros soortyboy.
Caol Ila
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Had a lovely one as a kid. Realistic saddle and bridle and a horse-like eye and mane and tail. It was about 12-13hh. Never lame. Very well-behaved. No need for a trainer. Didn't cost much to feed, and if it required a vet, my dad and a glue gun could usually sort it out.
Why did I ever replace it with a real one?
Why did I ever replace it with a real one?
LittleBlackMule
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Basically I’ve ‘rescued’ a beautiful but very battered GJ Lines horse that has been dated as around 1880.
He is in dire need of restoration but I’m terrified of handing him over to someone who won’t do the job as well as something like this deserves. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.
He is in dire need of restoration but I’m terrified of handing him over to someone who won’t do the job as well as something like this deserves. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.
blodwyn1
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They were the best especially if overcarved and the head is tilted. Unfortunately the person I would recommend has emigrated to Australia. I eventually had a new one carved with my ponies markings as I realised in every horror film an old rocking horse was rocking in the attic!
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LittleBlackMule
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Blodwyn1 I’ve messaged you before about your beautiful horse. I’ve always wanted one like yours.
AmyMay
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One of the reputable auction houses may be able to recommend a restorer.
blodwyn1
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It might be worth contacting David in australia for advice.
blodwyn1
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I have just checked. Look up Holmebank rocking horses on facebook and you will ffind him in oz. Say Rhythms owwner
tda
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The was a lady on Salvage Hunters who did a beautiful job of repainting one.
LittleBlackMule
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Thank you so much
ILuvCowparsely
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I have always wanted one, but being a bungalow is full I had to go for the bow rocker. She had to have a new bridle made as her old one was dry and disintegrating. She has no name but she was a xmas present a few years ago. Meet my girl in her hired transport , I forgot to give her a haynet whoops.
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rabatsa
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I can recommend this place for restoration. https://www.rockinghorse.co.uk/
PinkvSantaboots
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Omg I have to have one of those and I have just found a company that do Arab ones I absolutely love them ?
Wheresthehoofpick
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My grandmother had hers restored many years ago. He was a gift to her as compensation for having a little sister so must be about 1920. It was very over painted and we were all horrified as used to his muted colours but it has mellowed over time.
I had my first riding lessons and many adventures on him. Rocking until we took off along the floor. My children have outgrown him. So he now has a more sedate life waiting for the next generation.
They are such family treasures. It's worth getting it done properly.
Annagain
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Invent a sob story and go on The Repair Shop. Call me a cynic I'm sure half those things have no family connection at all and end up on E-bay.
PinkvSantaboots
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I was just going to suggest that as well ?
LittleBlackMule
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She’s rather beautiful, who’s the maker?
sky1000
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We had to sell a Haddon rocking horse lately at auction - not an antique - probably made and bought in 1980s. Sold for about £270 I think, was in pretty good condition and could be ridden by a small adult.
Patterdale
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Julia Plotkin is marvellous.
Be very careful - there are lots of ‘restorers’ out there who do horrid garish jobs. With an original GJ Lines you want to get the right person
Be very careful - there are lots of ‘restorers’ out there who do horrid garish jobs. With an original GJ Lines you want to get the right person
LittleBlackMule
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Exactly which is why I’m so worried about getting it wrong.