Rocking chair
It is about 39 inches high, 23” across to edges of armrests! Leather embossed seat and carved or press back wood.
It belonged to an elderly man from Germany. My parents bought his house in 1968. The chair was in the attic.
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Good afternoon, Teresa
Thank you for using Mearto for your appraisal inquiry. This appears to be "right" and "original;" unfortunately, the market for this kind of furniture is quite soft at the moment.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Continental Late Victorian carved walnut rocking armchair
Late 19th/early 20th Century
The seat inset with an embossed leather circle with brass tack decoration.
39 inches high, 23 inches wide (across arms)
CONDITION: Not examined in person but appears to be in good condition commensurate with age and use.
PROVENANCE: Previous owner was a German man; client's parents acquired the chair when they acquired the house in 1968
$75-125*
*Represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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