Antique rocking horses which arrive at our restoration workshop have suffered the ravages of many years of hard pounding. An antique rocking horse which has been much loved for many years is ready for a complete restoration and a new lease of life. Antique rocking horses have invariably lost their leather saddles and bridles, gesso has perished, paint and varnish have failed. Joints have given up under the strain, and exremities such as ears, jaws and glass eyes have gone missing. The result of total antique restoration is a beautiful rocking horse with renewed vitality and value but retaining its original character and mellowed appearance, ready for its delighted owner.
Here are just a few examples of mainly Victorian and Edwardian rocking horses restored by us. Click on a picture of an antique rocking horse or the text link below it for a view of the rocking horse before restoration.
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We shall be happy to quote for restoration of your rocking horse, but regret that we undertake only full restoration as illustrated, and are not able to supply rocking horse parts or accessories separately.
Green Acre, Islebeck, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3AN, England. Tel: +44 (0) 1845 501330 or (local call rate) 0845 388 0320.
Fax: +44 (0) 1845 501700
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