LINES SPORTIBOY 1 (SP1) ROCKING HORSE 1920s 34IN RESTORED

This is a Lines Sportiboy 1 rocking horse from 1920s cir. The swinger brackets have SP2 on them but the horse is a SP1. These brackets were interechangeable between both horses. The SP1 horse has no teeth and is the smaller of the two (the SP2 has teeth).

The style of the stand posts on this stand came into use around 1920, so that dates it from 1920 onwards. The round triangtois badges on the ends of the base were used from 1920 to 1926, therefore we know the horse is from this period, other periods had different shaped badges.

The stand is made of beech, pine/fir was used on stands in 1920 to 21, after this date they were all made from beech. Therefore it can be narrowed down to between 1921 to 1926.

He was restored by Cherished Rocking Horses about 4 years ago. All metal parts are original and have been repainted. It has new paint over the original gesso, which was sound. The mane, tail and forlock are new hair matched to the original colour.

All leather work is new and hand made.

The stand has been sealed with 3 coats of varnish to protect it. It has several flight holes on the stand base but has been treated  for woodworm and is solid.

Size:

Height to top of head: 34 inches (865mm)  Base length: 35.5 inches (900mm)

Saddle height : 26.25inches (670mm) Chest to rump: 18.76inches (475mm)