painted wood riding toy with cast iron horse head, this is the first and only example we have seen of this mid-19th century boy's riding toy offered with a finely detailed cast iron head - also features a nicely upholstered seat (seat back is present but unattached), the wheels retain finely painted striping on spokes - the head appears to have original paint as color matches that on the wood - the neck of the horse has an opening for the curly horse hair mane which also appears to be original, the cast iron seat offers adjustable height

36" l., 27" t., 29" w.

very good (understandable paint wear for a riding toy of this vintage)