If you are a horse lover looking for a fun and interesting, still affordable item to collect – then these Figurines are great and still affordable.These were all from my childhood collection from the 1950’s and 60's
GROUP OF 5 Vintage
horses.
1. Syroco Hungry Horse -From the 1940’s when Syroco wood was the rage.
Size : About 4" tall x 5 " long
“Syrocco" or, more commonly, "Syroco," is the term applied to a molded material resembling carved wood that was invented and first implemented by a company called the "Syracuse Ornamental Company." During the '30s and '40s, Multi Products and Syroco created products for general use such as corkscrews, decorative mirrors, bookends, thermometers, ashtrays, use such as corkscrews, decorative mirrors, bookends, thermometers, ashtrays, tie racks, and other items. Very collectible.
2. Western Horse – Large with cloth rein bridle and saddle. He has one repaired leg, otherwise in very good condition. Nice color.
Size:About
10" long
3. Black Rearing Stallion
Size: 3 inch JAPAN LABEL- gallant in striking pose.
4. Cute White Pony .It is decorated with 3 D red rose buds and green leaves on a white background and is trimmed in gold on the edge and base. The roses are in the Elfinware style, with great detail to the petals.
Size: About 3 " long
5. Vintage 50's Japan ceramic pinto horse. He is a lovely black and white pinto with tri color eyes. He has a full tail and mane. This is an early foal by an unknown Japan company. It is graceful and dainty as Japan models go. It is very expressive with four light stockings and a very pretty face and it is in excellent condition, no damage at all.
Size: It is just under 4 " tall.
Horse figurine collecting is one of the past time hobbies decades ago-keepsakes from generations of days gone by. Whether you are a novice Collector or a passionate horse lover, you will find that there's a perfect one from this collection for any home , intricately designed and sculpted, capturing the beauty and longevity of one of nature's most loved creatures
Revisit the 1950s-60's, when these were all the rage, and ceramic artists were busy experimenting with a technique perfect for portraying these equines.