Rocking Horse (red stand)

c. 1945
Subcollections
Overview

A white coloured wooden horse with grey patches over its body. Grey and brown speckled hair in mane and tail. Black hooves. Brown leather saddle, metal stirrups, red painted stand.

Historical information

A rocking horse is a classic children’s toy shaped like a horse, mounted on suspended frame.

This rocking horse is mounted on a rigid frame with a suspended swinging motion and is called a "safety stand rocking horse" (or a swing-stand rocking horse). The horse itself hangs from the stationary wooden frame using metal straps or swing irons. A safety stand rocking horse differs from a traditional bow rocker or curved rocker, which sits directly on the floor and requires more sweeping clearance.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2026.173
Item type
Toys
Material
Leather
Metal
Wood
Inscriptions and markings

(no markings)

Contextual information

Rocking Horse c1945, possibly made in England, used in the Brockman family home at Nannup.

Keywords
antique toys
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Monday, 29 June, 2026
Completeness
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Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

Rocking horse (red stand)
Rocking horse (red stand)
Rocking horse (red stand)

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