Late 1800's Rocking Chair
29 January 2021
Description

Antique rocking chair, oak, family heirloom handed down at least 111 years. Has been reupholstered once, showing some wear on back rest. Lancaster/Quarryville Pennsylvania area. Measures 34" high floor to top, 24-1/2" wide, 24" back to front. Low sitting.

Provenance

Family heirloom handed down at least 111 years. Owned by my great-grandmother who lived in the Lancaster/Quarryville Pennsylvania area.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 2 months
By Delia
Mar 25, 09:55 UTC
Fair Market Value
$80 - $120 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Amy,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Victorian carved oak and part-upholstered platform rocking armchair
late 19th Century
The heart-shaped back with acanthus-carved crest and pierced center, swag-decorated stiles and flat arms on shaped supports, an over-the-rail upholstered seat, all raised on rounded supports over rocking platform.
34 inches overall height 24 1/2 inches wide, 24 inches deep
CONDITION: wear commensurate with age and use. Reupholstered
PROVENANCE: inherited
$80-120*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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