Hi John,

Iwas wondering if you could offer some insight on this guy (the big horse - ignore the others !)? He was bought froma charity shop years ago and ever since we have been trying to find a bit about him.

He is very big - about 40 - 50cm tall, is hollow but not entirely and has no makers marks. Ignore the ceiling paint on him !

He doesn't look chinese but i can't place where he might be from going by the style - i am thinking the middle east maybe ?? I haven't been able to find another similar for comparison through googling !

I can not help you on this.

see if there are any markings on the under side of the feet.

It looks a treacle glaze
The horse blanket may be the secret to what country it was made in.

Shire horse figures were in vogue in the 1950's / 60's / 70's

good luck