BRASS & COPPER ADORNED WOODEN ROCKING HORSE Era: Mid-20th Century Origin: Likely India Material: Carved Wood with Brass and Copper Accents
OVERVIEW: A charming vintage rocking horse featuring distinctive metal embellishments in a traditional decorative style. This ornamental piece showcases rich craftsmanship traditions that combined woodworking with metalsmithing to create decorative objects blending functionality with cultural artistry.
SPECIFICATIONS: • Length: 11 inches • Height: 12 inches • Material: Hand-carved wood with brass and copper ornamentation • Origin: Likely India • Period: Mid-20th Century • Type: Decorative Rocking Horse
DESIGN ELEMENTS: • Decoration: - Brass saddle blanket with floral medallion - Heart-shaped metal accents throughout - Metal bridle and reins - Brass-capped hooves - Decorative tack details
• Artistic Features: - Dark wood body with contrasting metal embellishments - Stylized horse form - Traditional decorative motifs - Elegant arched neck - Balanced proportions
• Technical Features: - Hand-carved wooden body - Applied metal ornamentation - Functional rocking base - Chain reins detail - Mixed metal technique
CONDITION: Very Good Vintage Condition • Rich patina on wooden surfaces • Warm tone to brass elements • Stable construction • Complete metal ornamentation • Minor wear consistent with age HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This decorative rocking horse represents the adaptation of a Western toy concept through the lens of regional craftsmanship traditions. The use of heart-shaped accents and floral medallions reflects traditional decorative patterns, while the overall form maintains the classic rocking horse silhouette. Such pieces were often created more as decorative objects than as children's toys, becoming part of a rich tradition of handicrafts produced for domestic decoration and export markets in the mid-20th century.
DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS: • Bookshelf or mantel accent piece • Children's room decor • Global or eclectic interior accent • Paired with other wooden decorative objects • Cabinet or console table display
COLLECTING NOTE: Decorative arts from this region from the mid-20th century represent an interesting collecting category that showcases cultural exchange between East and West. This rocking horse exemplifies how traditional craftsmanship adapted Western forms while maintaining distinctive regional artistic elements. The combination of hand-carved wood with metal embellishments creates both visual interest and cultural significance. Such pieces bridge decorative and folk art categories, appealing to collectors of global artifacts, toys, equestrian items, and regional handicrafts.
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Brass & Copper Adorned Wooden Rocking Horse
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Brass & Copper Adorned Wooden Rocking Horse
BRASS & COPPER ADORNED WOODEN ROCKING HORSE Era: Mid-20th Century Origin: Likely India Material: Carved Wood with Brass and Copper Accents
OVERVIEW: A charming vintage rocking horse featuring distinctive metal embellishments in a traditional decorative style. This ornamental piece showcases rich craftsmanship traditions that combined woodworking with metalsmithing to create decorative objects blending functionality with cultural artistry.
SPECIFICATIONS: • Length: 11 inches • Height: 12 inches • Material: Hand-carved wood with brass and copper ornamentation • Origin: Likely India • Period: Mid-20th Century • Type: Decorative Rocking Horse
DESIGN ELEMENTS: • Decoration: - Brass saddle blanket with floral medallion - Heart-shaped metal accents throughout - Metal bridle and reins - Brass-capped hooves - Decorative tack details
• Artistic Features: - Dark wood body with contrasting metal embellishments - Stylized horse form - Traditional decorative motifs - Elegant arched neck - Balanced proportions
• Technical Features: - Hand-carved wooden body - Applied metal ornamentation - Functional rocking base - Chain reins detail - Mixed metal technique
CONDITION: Very Good Vintage Condition • Rich patina on wooden surfaces • Warm tone to brass elements • Stable construction • Complete metal ornamentation • Minor wear consistent with age HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This decorative rocking horse represents the adaptation of a Western toy concept through the lens of regional craftsmanship traditions. The use of heart-shaped accents and floral medallions reflects traditional decorative patterns, while the overall form maintains the classic rocking horse silhouette. Such pieces were often created more as decorative objects than as children's toys, becoming part of a rich tradition of handicrafts produced for domestic decoration and export markets in the mid-20th century.
DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS: • Bookshelf or mantel accent piece • Children's room decor • Global or eclectic interior accent • Paired with other wooden decorative objects • Cabinet or console table display
COLLECTING NOTE: Decorative arts from this region from the mid-20th century represent an interesting collecting category that showcases cultural exchange between East and West. This rocking horse exemplifies how traditional craftsmanship adapted Western forms while maintaining distinctive regional artistic elements. The combination of hand-carved wood with metal embellishments creates both visual interest and cultural significance. Such pieces bridge decorative and folk art categories, appealing to collectors of global artifacts, toys, equestrian items, and regional handicrafts.
