1800s Platform rocker
I have pics. Beautiful hand carved and tooled wood and leather. 41 in tall, 25 in wide, 27 inches wide on side due to platform length. Leather on back front and padded leather seat. Buttons on front are ornate brass. Number 54 on bottom in 2 places. Platform held on by 2 fat springs. Very unique hardware.
From court house in Danville PA
Inherited
Yes
Hi Brenda,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Renaissance Revival carved walnut and leather-inset platform rocking armchair
American, late 19th Century (circa 1879-1880)
The carved rectangular back with inset tooled leather panel with brass tack trim, flat arms raised on carved squared supports with pierced returns, the seat frame with inset leather panel with brass tack trim, on pierced frame, on platform rockers. Marked "54" underneath.
overall height 41 inches, 25 inches wide, 27 inches deep
PROVENANCE: from Danville, PA courthouse
$500-700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary
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Sounds good
Delia, Hello, I have all the photos now and have put the chair back together. Please send me an email from you I can directly send pics to for appraisal. Thank you
HI Brenda,
Great!
If you can't attach photos directly to this appraisal, please email photos to [email protected] and ask them to add them to this inquiry. I'll value this as soon as I can see the photos. https://mearto.com/specialist/items/1800s-platform-rocker
Ok images attached...Sorry didnt see image button on top. You make it easy for us idiots and I still dont get it...lol
Awesome! And great pix too - more than enough for me to update this appraisal, which I'll do right now...you'll have it shortly.
Thank you so much
You're very welcome!
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Ok...I will do that when I get it to NV from PA.. I really should have done that initially but it's in 2 pieces it's been taken apart not would taken apart but the platforms been separated from the rocker. Thank you