Stevenson Brothers' Limited Edition "Golden Jubilee" Rocking Horse

Stevenson Brothers' Limited Edition "Golden Jubilee" Rocking Horse Review

Stevenson Brothers' Limited Edition "Golden Jubilee" Rocking Horse Feature

• 56" L x 18" W x 48" H
• Each Stevenson Brothers rocking horse is custom built to the customers' speicfications. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES.
• Available to discerning owners, this heirloom quality rocking horse is an investment in authentic English craftsmanship from the most highly regarded makers in the field. Beautiful in any setting, this truly timeless piece of equine sculpture is rideable by children of all ages.
• As with all of Stevenson BrothersÕ rocking horses, you also have the ability to custom build your very own horse: chose one (1) of three (3) horse sizes, the type of wood carved, the type of stand your horse is mounted on, the fittings, whether or not and/or how you want your horse painted, and the colors of the leather saddle and suede saddle blanket.

To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen of EnglandÕs Golden Jubilee, Stevenson Brothers of Bethersden, England, designed and handcrafted this very special rocking horse. Partly inspired by two (2) of Queen VictoriaÕs rocking horses in their collection, this horse is based on a 1910 design originally manufactured by the legendary F.H. Ayres, purveyor of the finest rocking horses during the Victorian era and prized by children of all ages and British royalty alike. The horse is mounted on a Coach Spring suspension system that provides a subtle bounce and extends the riderÕs ÒstrideÓ to more closely resemble that of a real horsesÕ gait.Made from durable North American Tulip wood, this rocking horse is carved to show musculature and is constructed using the traditional Victorian method of mortise and tenon, ensuring a sturdier connection between joints than the common dowel and peg style that can weaken after years of riding. The traditional dapple grey horse is hand-painted with the finest attention to detail, includes a real horse hair mane and tail, is tacked in black, tanned English cowhide leather, and fitted with a removable side saddle pommel. The red suede saddlecloth is trimmed in gold and silver, reflecting Her MajestyÕs racing colors. The cloth also bears the EIIR cipher and crown, hand embroidered by Hand & Lock of London, the oldest heraldic embroiderers in the world. The Oak stand supporting the rocking horse is fitted with a hallmarked gold plaque with the makerÕs name, date and unique number.