Collecting the Vintage Porcelain Rocking Horse
I remember the first time I stumbled across a porcelain rocking horse in a dusty corner of a local antique mall. It wasn't particularly large—maybe eight inches tall—but there was something about the way the light hit the glazed finish that made it stand out from all the chipped mugs and faded postcards nearby. There's a certain kind of magic in these little objects. They manage to capture a sense of childhood whimsy while staying firmly in the world of "grown-up" collectibles. ...