Metal Toy Horse

Q: Could you tell me something about my metal toy horse? The horse is a little rusty and his paint has faded, but the push pedals still work. He is cream-colored with brown spots and mane and a red saddle. He is 30 inches tall and 27 inches long. The pedals are marked ‘MOBO’ and the horse is marked ‘Made in England.’

A: The Mobo brand of steel riding toys was manufactured by D. Sebel & Co. of Erith, Kent, England, from 1947 to 1972. A young rider could sit on the horse and push on the stirrups. After the stirrups are released, the horse moves forward. Later riding toys could be steered. Mobo toys were exported to the United States, where they were a big success. The line also included children’s wheelbarrows, scooters, bikes, swings and pedal cars.