COLLINSON & SONS: A DAPPLE-GREY PAINTED ROCKING HORSE
Mid-20th Century
With wooden eyes, horse hair mane and tail, printed label to the bottom of the neck ‘Royal Navy’, rosette labels to the bridle printed ‘Stevenson Brothers’, 127.5cm wide, 107cm high
Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.
J. Collinson was a family business, established in Liverpool. From 1851, after a visit from Queen Victoria who rode a dapple grey horse, their rocking horses were only produced in the dapple grey scheme in her honour. From the early 20th century they were main suppliers to Harrods and Hamleys. Collinson horses made from 1981 until 1993 are marked with their maker’s name.
Condition report:
Very good condition - having previously been restored.
Various small chips and knocks commensurate with use and age.
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