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How to Identify Your Rocking Horse
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We do not only restore rocking horses by
these makers, regardless of age and condition we
will endeavour to firstly identify and secondly
restore any Rocking Horse to your individual
requirements. Simply give us a call or send in some
photographs for an obligation free estimate.
We are also happy to undertake commissions
so that you may create your perfect horse.Paintwork,
tack and hair can all be tailored to your personal
requirements.
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Identification
of an FH Ayres Rocking Horse
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F. H. Ayres - London 1864 - 1940
An Ayres rocking horse can be identified
by it's turned pillars on the
stand, and the 4 holes in the brackets on the top of
the stand.
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Move the cursor over the images for rocking
horse stand details. |
Identification
of a G & J Lines Rocking Horse
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G & J Lines and Lines Bros - London
1850's - 1972
A Lines rocking horse can be identified by
it's turned pillars and the 3 holes in the brackets
on the top of the stand.
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Identification
of a Collinsons Rocking Horse
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J Collinson and Sons - Liverpool 1836 -
1980's
A Collinson's rocking horse can be
identified by it's square pillars on
the safety stand and the small wooden diamonds
affixed to the top. Most Collinson's were also given
red painted swing irons.
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Please
be aware that these tips are not fool proof,
occasionally a horse may have been placed on a new
stand or swapped for a different one, if you are in
any doubt please do not hesitate to contact us. |
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