Ayres Dapple Grey Rocking Horse

A classic rocking horse, the Dapple Grey is instantly recognisable by its outstretched legs and distinctive, irregular shaped spots. In the early 19th century the head was traditionally extended and lowered in the racing position. Frederick Henry Ayres (1864-1940) produced many fine examples of this classic horse.

This is a replica Ayres horse in tulip wood, featuring the fine legs and the head offset to one side and finished in hand-stippled Dapple Grey. It boasts a beautiful hand-crafted suede saddle with a velvet saddle blanket.

New or old, rocking horses are appreciating assets, and like any work of art are worth more when their provenance is clearly displayed. Every single horse that leaves the workshop is marked with a brass plaque denoting the name of the firm, the year of manufacture and the number of the horse. As your horse gets older and assumes the patina of age, this plaque will further increase the value.