Rocking horses are popular toys and whereas the beautiful wooden Victorian horses can fetch high sums of money, soft toy ones can be obtained relatively cheaply.
Below are some examples and price guides of antique and vintage soft filled rocking horses including black horse with leather bridle and a nineteenth century folk art horse.
Black Stuffed Rocking Horse
with leather bridle and red-painted rocking supports, ht. 22 1/2, wd. 34, dp. 12 in.
Sold for US$76.50 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022
Vintage English Rocking Horse Glider by GyGy.Measures 34.5 inches x 18 inches x 47 inches.
Sold for US$50 at Greenwich Auction in 2023
19TH C FOLK ART ROCKING HORSE 43 X 34
Sold for US$90 at D.L. Straight Auctions in 2023
Vintage Child’s Horse Hair Rocking Horse
Showing minor condition issues due to age and play 48 IN34; L x 3/8 IN34; H
Sold for US$50 at Atlee Raber Auctions in 2023
Vintage Childrens Rocking Horse Rider. Hair loss, some rust, measures 17 1/2 X 8 3/4 X 19 1/4 inches
Sold for US$30 at Matthew Bullock Auctioneers in 2023
