Off To The Races!

[Bell-Two]

I found this wonderful little rocking horse at a late 1800’s house. At first I thought it was lead but after cleaning it I can tell it is brass. The appearance to me seems to be vintage as it just has the design look of an earlier period. It is approx. 2 3/4" long & 2 1/4" high

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[Full Metal Digger]

What an amazing find Tony! That's got to be nominated for relic of the month. It is just that cool! Best wishes and HH, Dave.

[Digger Don]

I agree, That is a really cool Rocking horse. That would look awesome in your display case.

[Timewarpdigger]

That is really cool and shocked that it is intact. Congrats. Safe & HH

[Ill Digger]

See ..... you just never know whats coming out of the ground !! :dontknow:
Thats a cool little find Tony! :thumbsup02:
Congrats!! :grin:

[giant056]

Wow now that is one cool little toy find you've got there for sure :thumbsup02:

............................... :congrats:

[Tony Two-Cent]

Now that is a really great find! I agree that it looks old and it's in beautiful shape!

Finds like that are what makes this hobby so exciting. You just never know what you're going to find.

Congrats on the terrific find, Tony! :perfect10:

[zrickkid]

That is a very nice little piece. It cleaned up very nicely.

[zrickkid]

Any manufacturers markings on it?

[Bell-Two]

Any manufacturers markings on it?

No markings on it.

[aloldstuff]

One of the best toys I've seen posted. :congrats:

[Ronandari]

Tony, that rocking horse is so interesting. I love it. :thumbsup01:

Ron

[kpmoose]

Congrats on that find Tony. Very cool relic. :congrats:

[coinnut]

Great looking horse. Now if you have kids and they want a horse, you are off the hook:lol: I Googled old brass rocking horses (images)and the page was full:shocked04: This one looks a bit like yours.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/118318256/vintage-miniature-brass-rocking-horse

[OxShoeDrew]

My gosh, was that under a rock? Such great condition!