Bow Rocking Horses

A fabulous example of a rocking horse on a deep bow rocker, in original unrestored condition.  The rich deep yellow colour is due to the ageing of the shellac varnish, which will continue to deepen in colour over time.  

Attributed to G & J Lines.

A teeny bow rocking horse manufactured by the Lines Brothers ( Lines Bros) & in the smallest size they made a '00' 

This little bow rocking horse is in original unrestored condition with little shellac remaining, which has left his factory duckegg blue paintwork on show.

Simply carved & with a naive expression this lovely little bow rocking horse is unattributed & in his unrestored condition.

Standing only a few inches high this is one of the smallest bow rocking horses I have ever come across! 

Unattributed & bearing some age to it.

In original condition.

A fabulous & rare Extra Carved bow rocking horse.  He has an extreme turn to his neck, pronounced elbows and stifles and a carved tongue.

This fine horse is unattributed in make although some have suggested that he has similarities in carving to the early Paul Leach style & displays the outstretched stance of the earlier period horses.

He is in restored condition in this photo.

Circa 1970's is this Bow Rocking horse created by Haddon. 

They made these under the 'Eventer' range & the mould is evidently taken from a G J Lines bow rocking horse, which can be seen by way of the moulding that replicates the extra carving in the 'V' shape above it's front legs.

These bows were made with end seats for the children to sit upon in the nursery. 

A very pretty traditional dapple grey rocking horse crafted by restorer Jan Rusling to replicate an original antique bow rocking horse of the same size.