Rhyn:
Trevor Wiffen, a sculptor, made extraordinary rocking horses in the 1970s-1980s. He lived in Salisbury and sold the horses locally and internationally.
In her book, Patricia Mullins notes '... his exciting, comtemporary designs remain unparalled. His unique horses, made to commission were
often accompanied by carved animals perched at the base of the rockers.'
This horse has a duck and three chicks ( rather than ducklings going by the shape of their beaks ). You either love or hate these horses, there is no halfway. I love them obviously.
They have expression and presence in abundance.
43" x 74"
£3300
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Sasha :
A large 1980s Collinson in good original condition. The paint work has some knocks, scratches and wear and it could be touched up but it doesn't really need it.
The reins in this photo have been replaced with a new buckle on set and the stirrup leathers and irons pictured have also been
replaced with new ones.
The horse is fit for riding and will take children and small adults.
49" x 59".
£750
Nelson :
An Ayres horse from between 1900 to 1920 with most of his original paint and tack (including one pommel) surviving.
The paint work on this horse has not
been touched up in any way. One ear has been broken and glued on, the other had a damaged tip.
There are a few cracks in the gesso and some small patches of worn surface but he is in fine
condition for his age.
The following items have been newly fitted : one ear tip, mane, tail, reins, stirrup leathers
and saddle cloth.
The original worn saddle remains but a new one can be fitted if needed for regular riding. The stirrup irons are original
and his stand is steady and strong.
He is quite useable but because the original surface is in such good condition it
would be a great shame to damage it by rough riding so he is only suitable for a very caring child or a collector.
A rare chance to have an original F H Ayres horse.
Click here for a picture of the other side.
45" x 50"
£2800
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Brandy :
An ex-display virtually new Haddon horse on a modern spring-swing stand and with my detailed removable tack.
44" x 54".
£1150.
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Florin :
This F H Ayres horse is in completely original condition and still fit for riding. The horse and stand are
sound. One ear has been broken and reglued a long time ago.
As a collector's horse, and a good example of a classic Ayres horse ( circa 1900 - 1910 ) it is probably best
left exactly as it is. There are cracks in the paint and gesso along some of the joints and other areas where it has been worn by
past riders.
If the horse is wanted for riding it would need reins,a saddle cloth, stirrup leathers and irons, a repair to the tear in the saddle
and new hair. The paint work could be touched up but this would detract from the long term antique value of the original
condition horse.
Size 48" tall, 54" long.
£2600
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- Captain Jack :
A huge Collinson probably made about 1970. Very strong and will carry children of all ages. The paint surface shows the
wear of many years and it could be restored but the original has plenty of life left if you are happy that the horse
looks his age.
54" X 60"
£1600
- Simon:
A typical large 1970s Collinson horse. He gives a lovely ride and is big enough to take most adults and children but needs a little work to
look his best.
There are a few missing patches of gesso on his legs and some cracks in the paintwork - as usual for a horse of this era. The stand is in good order and is not wobbly.
50" x 59"
Sold
The hair can be replaced with new grey hair for £175. New black hair would be £100.
- Frodo:
A fabric covered Collinson horse.
Collinsons produced this variant of their range in the 1970s and only for a few years. Frodo has a dark brown coat. Under the fabric the horse is exactly the same as the normal
Collinson horses but he has no gesso.
Frodo can be ridden as he is or he could be re-covered or stripped and painted ( with or without gesso ).
39" x 48".
Sold
