A Lines Rocking Horse
A Lines Rocking Horse
Producing Rocking Horses for over a century, the Lines family became very
important makers of superior quality rocking horses in a variety of designs.
From around 1876 G & J worked together to create one of the largest
toy making companys in Britain.
Over the years however the company traded under serveral different names
due to the family separating and reforming on more than one occasion (something
we as a family business can relate to)
Some of those names included G & J Lines, G & J Lines Ltd, Lines
Brothers Ltd, Triangtois and Tri-ang.
Lines rocking horses, especially those produced in the 20th
century, are fairly easy recognised with a strongly consistant shape
however older horses become more difficult to identify as other producers around that
time followed a almost identical design.
Luckily we have a little helping hand from the family as Lines horses
carry varying signature marks, we have seen many of these variations over
the years.
Some horses have a metal plaque/ badge carrying a name and pretty
thistle illustration whilst Tri-ang or
Triangtois have a (believe it or not) have triangular shaped badges/stamps on their stands.
Sporty Boy brand horses, one of lines most famously recognized models,
have their brackets stamped with a code that carries initials
for the company name and also the size and name of the model.
Over the years we have seen many variations in lettering but also
placement of lettering.
We have restored many Lines rocking horses for many happy customers over the years including a rare and unique Lines horse and cart.
Here are
some photographs taken before and after our restoration work.
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