J. H. WELLS rocking chair
28 April 2020
Description

Wood with fabric

Provenance

Yard sale estate their grandfather died ownwd it all his life

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Apr 30, 10:39 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $150 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Good morning, Shari,
Thank you for using Mearto for your appraisal inquiry.
If you'd like this appraisal to include dimensions, please forward the overall height of the back and width across the front of the chair, in inches, to me at your convenience and I'll update this appraisal.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Victorian mahogany rocking armchair
Made and stamped by J.H. Wells, New York, mid 19th Century
Overupholsted, the frame continuing from the ears to the front of the seat, stamped "J.H.WELLS", with a patterned upholstery, on rockers
[dimensions]
CONDITION: Condition appears to be commensurate with age and use.
PROVENANCE: acquired at a yard sale
$ 100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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