For rocking horse restoration information and materials go to Sally's Restorations
I'm Sally and my business is selling the finest classic antique rocking horses, with over 15 years as a registered business. I am passionate about opera, ballet, fine china, bearded dragons, gypsy caravans and of course rocking horse toys in all shapes and forms. My stock is authenticated, so you can invest in a fine antique with confidence.
Take your time, as each antique rocking horse is different and many are unique. Browse my collection, it is all on display at my business premises in the Shropshire Hills. It's well worth a visit.
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Few heirlooms compare with a fine antique rocking horse. Not only was the craftsmanship at a standard rarely seen today, but it has the added investment value of being a genuine antique. Many of us of loved or wanted a rocking horses since childhood, there can be no better investment than re-living that time with your grandchildren. There is something enduring about a fine old rocking horse to pass down the generations.
These fine old rocking horses above are by Lines and Ayres, arguably the most well known of the English Victorian-Edwardian rocking horse makers. You can see "stables" for each of these makers by clicking on the pictures.
Although our stock of Ayes and Lines usually sells quickly, we have numerous equally well carved antique horses by other makers, such as Smith, Norton and Barker to name only a few. Such fine rocking horses were almost exclusively British, made at the height of Empire for it's affluent upper and middle classes. These rocking horses also have their own stables to tell you more about them.
Again click on the photos above to see some of my other stables.
Some antique horses retain much originality, others may be extensively restored to the point of appearing new, it's all down to personal preference. Click pictures above to see which of my horses are original and which are restored.
At Sally's Rocking Horses, I hold an extensive collection of rocking horses to suit all tastes. Most horses are still fully functional, in fact if fully restored it can be difficult to distinguish from new. I also have a selection of contemporary horses, especially if they have that certain something about them. Some of these are good affordable alternatives, again they have their own stable.
I also have a selection of contemporary horses, especially if they have that certain something about them. Some of these are good affordable alternatives, again they have their own stable. The pictures above link to my contemporary collection.
You can also find toy carts and carriages, just explore my collections.
All this is kept in a dedicated studio showroom in the Shropshire Hills. Why not make a day of it and pay a visit. The nearby town of Montgomery
I sell antiques, and although materials used in restoration, such as replacement manes and tails are made using non toxic products, the original parts may not be. Originality cannot be restored however, highly original old horses tend to be kept for their aesthetic value.
You may also view my antique toy carts and carriages, books and magazines and even restoration materials.
My collection of antique rocking horses is easily the largest in one place, in the UK, outside of a museum. I have a dedicated business premises so I highly recommend a visit if you want to have genuine choice in a good setting. I also exhibit at some antiques fairs, you may be able to arrange a viewing at a location nearer to you. I probably sell more antique rocking horses than anyone else, I achieve this through competitive pricing and service. You may find cheaper on Ebay, and view obscure photographs. (I use a professional photographic studio to produce a portfolio of quality high resolution photographs of each rocking horse.)
You may travel far to see a rocking horse in someone's garage and find is not what you are really after, costing you valuable money and time! I would love to see you in my showroom and offer you a real choice, but failing that please view this website and be impressed. It is not full of rocking horses sold ten years ago, anything sold is immediately removed from the main stock page.
Furthermore many old rocking horses are simply miss-sold, the antiques trade requires extensive knowledge across such a range of topics, it is not surprising some will get it wrong. As a specialist I know my rocking horses, if you want to know more about a particular antique rocking horse, please email in and I will furnish you with my authentication, including the indicators I use to identify and date an old rocking horse.
I can offer the security, convenience and piece of mind of taking debit and credit card payments, one of the few specialist dealers able to process card payments. The card company will refund you if your rocking horse doesn't arrive, even if you live on the other side of the world.
Moving rocking horses, especially large ones, is not easy and can be quite expensive. I will deliver to most places in the UK for £85, which is very competitive with present day transport costs. You have the right under distance selling regulations to return a rocking horse if you are not satisfied. My delivery service allows me to make sure that you are happy with your rocking horse when delivered, as back loading is then relatively easy if you are not.
Browse the internet as much as you want, some sites may offer as many as a dozen antique rocking horses at best. You will not find a wider selection, and I do pride myself on having broad tastes in rocking horses and related items. Enjoy my collection, it does change rapidly, so I highly recommend signing up to my monthly newsletter and new stock
