Two magnificent horses for those serious about rocking horses, an exquisitely carved, 1880, 49" J&G Lines extra carved bow rocker (pictured prior to restoration) and an extremely rare, Top of the Range 'D' Quality F H Ayres, 53", (pictured during restoration) as featured in Patricia Mullins book on pages 68/69. Both horses are now restored and have both found new homes. ** RESERVED ** Please email for more photos : mailto:rockinghorse@iinet.net.au
This lovely little Ayres is in amazing original condition, with replacement mane and tail. He has his original saddle, pommel and rosettes. He is 39/40" tall and has the retailers name stencilled on the stand, Burgis & Colbourne along with it's size No 4. It is extremely hard to find a 100+ year horse in such a wonderful, original condition. A true collector's horse. P.O.A ** SOLD **
The Rocking Horse Room was established for the discerning Antique Rocking Horse enthusiast in Australia. The Rocking Horse Room supplies only the finest, genuine, antique toy, English Rocking Horses meticulously hand picked from all areas across the UK for their originality and beauty. The Rocking Horse Room's range includes horses made by renowned leading manufacturers including F H Ayres, G & J Lines and Swan and restored by the best restorers in the United Kingdom; Rocking Horse Elite, Rocking Horse Stables, the Rocking Horse Workshop and the Rocking Horse Maker.