Plain-carved Ayres rocking horse

44" circa 1910

Plain-carved vintage rocking horse by F.H. Ayres, probably circa 1910.

A lovely, kind-looking rocking horse that will be beautiful after restoration - he really has the look of a dignified lady's hack about him.

Paint and gesso are badly flaking and can't be saved, he will be stripped, fully repaired and refinished in traditional gesso with paint and harness done in authentic style. His original saddle is too frail to keep but it is fortunate to have it to make an exact copy. Most brass rosettes are intact and will be retained.

Stand is a replica of the original one that was too worm-ridden to keep. It was made in England, in English hardwood.

Sapphire can be reserved as he is and restored with your choice of colours and trim.