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cstwf3

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Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
« 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.

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Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
« Reply #1 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+.


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Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
« Reply #2 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 !!

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Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Rocking Horse - Old or Not?
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2013, 02:34:19 pm »
Also realize that many people get the leather replaced because of wear/cracking!
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