1880-1890 Lovely/Striking Child's Toy Horse Set

Antiques : Toys : Horses

 

Antique ‘German 1890’s Child’s pull/push-toy Horse with Colt. The horse on the platform is 9 1/2” tall, (this does include the platform) 8 1/2” long and 2 3/4” wide. The small horse, not attached to the platform is 3 3/4” long, stands 3 3/8” high and is 7/8” at the widest point. Each horse has been made with paper-mache’, composition and has wooden stick-legs. The pull or push toy platform have metal wheels with one having been replaced at one time.

Each horse has leather for their ears and the larger of the two has a tail made of cut leather. Each of the horses are in lovely condition with only the natural aging patina that can be seen in areas where a hand would have held this. The bridle and other body features have all been hand painted.

There are no marks to Guarantee that this set was made in Germany but having bought this from a German Family estate I feel assured that this came from the toy collection that had been treasured over the years. This set would be a lovely addition to a collection and a striking set to go under a vintage Christmas setting.

Item ID: SL-003068