December 13, 2006
Royal rocking horse
A rocking horse which is thought to have belonged to King Charles I has gone on display at a London museum.From the BBC (with picture). The Museum of Childhood's website is here.The 17th Century horse, made from softwood and elm, is thought to be the oldest in the UK and was bought for the V&A Museum of Childhood for £25,000.
Incidentally, the V & A's purchase seems quite reasonable considering the $12,999.95 price on this newly-made rocking horse from Hammacher Schlemmer.
Posted by David on December 13, 2006 9:02 AM
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It doesn't look to me like an exerciser for weak legs, but I'm no occupational therapist. It is amazing that it has survived so long, but what is astounding is the $13,000 price tag on the Hammacher Schlemmer (stupid to take 5 cents off an item that expensive, as if it would look less costly). Too rich for my blood--or tastes.
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on December 13, 2006 6:41 PM
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