Collinson Rocking Horse

The rocking horse maker, J. Collinson of Liverpool, enjoys the distinction of the longest uninterrupted period of rocking horse making in British history. It is believed that this family firm began making rocking horses in Liverpool in 1836 and continued until its ultimate demise in the early 1990s.

Queen Victoria's visit to the works in 1851 is widely credited with helping to popularise the dapple grey. Collinson only made dapple greys and their distinctive style is usually easily recognisable.

Our restoration of this 1950s horse includes higher quality leather tack and more attention to detail than may have originally been the case. Incidentally, the base has drilled holes and it is believed that the horse may have previously been used aboard a cruise ship.

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