Carousel Rocking Horse Appraisal

Vintage Plastic Rocking Horse (Carousel Style)

The item is a vintage plastic rocking horse, designed to resemble a carousel horse. Its primary material appears to be molded plastic, colored in various shades of cream, tan, and brown to simulate a natural horse coat, with darker brown accents for the mane, tail, hooves, and prominent features of the bridle and saddle. The horse features a distinctly sculpted, flowing mane and tail, characteristic of traditional carousel figures. The bridle, stirrups, and saddle are molded details, painted in contrasting dark brown and reddish-pink, with decorative elements on the bridle and saddle suggesting metal buckles and patterned trim. The horse's eyes are clearly defined, giving it a somewhat stoic or noble expression. The body of the horse is hollow, as indicated by the open areas where legs would attach. Accompanying the horse are several curved, possibly metallic or plastic, rods with light blue caps on one end, which likely form the base or rockers for the rocking mechanism. These rods appear to be designed for assembly. The overall condition shows some visible wear, including scuffs and scratches on the plastic surface, consistent with age and use. There are no obvious breaks or major structural damages visible on the horse itself, but the surface appears dull and could benefit from cleaning. No specific manufacturer's marks or signatures are discernible from the image. Based on the style and material, it likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century. The quality of craftsmanship is typical for mass-produced plastic toys of that era, with good molding detail but generally lacking the intricate hand-finishing of high-end collectibles. The item is currently placed in a cardboard box, suggesting it is either being stored or prepared for shipping, and the box itself bears some markings for 'DETERGENT' which is unrelated to the item.