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Originally commissioned by Lieutenant Colonel and Military Knight of Windsor, Raymond Giles, as a surprise 70th birthday present for his wife Peggy - this beautiful horse was made to match their Four Poster Bed from Chestnut wood felled in Windsor Great Park.

This Walnut rocking horse by The Stevenson Brothers from Bethersden, England 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. 

This F.H. Ayres design rocking horse by the Stevenson Brothers of Bethersden, England is made with the permission of 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.

To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen of England's Golden Jubilee, Stevenson Brothers of Bethersden, England, designed and handcrafted this very special rocking horse.

This horse is made with English oak and has a surprise secret compartment in the rear containing 9 mounted photographs of Her Majesty The Queen wrapped in a leather pouch along with many other unique features.

"Tiger, tiger, burning bright, In the forests of the night." - William Blake Every now and then, the Stevenson Brothers are asked to "think outside of the box." In every case, the results are quite captivating. Originally commissioned for a customer in England, this decorative tiger has garnered so much attention, that we have decided to offer an additional nine pieces, bringing the total edition to 10.