An Early to Mid-Nineteenth Century Grey Bow Rocking Horse c.1830-40 reserved there is a crack through

there is a crack through the top lip and some other areas of wear

The rubber inside the mouth is possibly remnants of a smoker but it may just be a stylised and rather odd version of a tongue

Terrier breed developed primarily for appearance and exhibition in the show ring rather than as a working dog

The fabric to the whole could of course be professionally cleaned if so desired

An Early to Mid-Nineteenth Century Grey Bow Rocking Horse c.1830-40 reserved there is a crack throughOrigin: English Period: William IV Early Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1830 40 Height: 42. 5 Width: 70 Depth: 19 (all at extremities) The early to mid nineteenth century grey rocking horse on bow rocker, showing a wonderfully textured finish to painted hues of grey, blue and green, the well carved painted and gessoed horse with flared nostrils and open mouth, the body having a bobbin turned support, the top with remnants of tack, the horse