Julip Horses Ltd
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Julip Horses Ltd is a United Kingdom-based company which produces a range of 1/12th-scale model horses.
In 1945, Lavender Dower (d. 2003) began making model horses out of chamois leather, using the lead from London buildings bombed during World War II to make their legs. Five years later the company switched to making the horses out of latex, the same material used to make the current line of Julip Originals. Dower sold the company in the 1950s.
Julip still make their models by hand in their workshop in Dorset. Being made of latex, old Originals often have some age damage; common problems include worn paint and gummy or brittle latex. This particularly affects the feet, ears, and nose, so the vintage models need lots of care and gentle handling.
In 1989 a new range of Julip horses was launched: the Horse of the Year range. These models were much more solid, being made first of rubber and then of solid plastic, making them much more durable for play than the Originals. Some of this range are sold with accessories, and other miniature stable-yard accessories are available separately.
[edit] External links
- Julip Horses official website
- Julips Online is an informative website offering further information about the Julip range
