Hi Charles,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Rocking horses were made with a few different types of rockers: bow rockers (the most traditional form), spring rockers, glider or platform rockers or swing stand rockers (also known as the Marqua stand for Philip Marqua, who patented it in the mid-19th century).

A British company named Haddon in the 1970s and became well known through the late 20th century for producing high-quality, hand-carved wooden rocking horses. hand-crafted rocking horses utilizing the same kind of support yours has. Unfortunately, the market for rocking horses is quite soft at the moment; Haddon horses that have been recently auctioned have sold for between $300 and $500.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique British carved hardwood (possibly mahogany) rocking horse
attributed to Haddon, late 20th Century
With carved and painted mane, horsehair or fiber tail, leather saddle with brass stirrups, leather bridle with brass bit, the rockers appear to be made of (or encased in) metal, unmarked.
Height: 2-1/2 feet fall (30 inches); length: 3 feet (36 inches); depth: 1-1/2 feet (18 inches)
CONDITION: This appears to be in fairly good condition; saddle and bridle possibly later replacements.
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$ 300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia