Thin wooden rocking chair that was reupholstered in mid 1970s. Came from great grandmothers family who were original Pennsylvania settlers from Germany.
Thin wooden rocking chair that was reupholstered in mid 1970s. Came from great grandmothers family who were original Pennsylvania settlers from Germany.
Hi Catherine,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Colonial Revival part upholstered and turned oak rocking armchair
American or European, late 19th Century
The shaped crest over 7 turned spindles over a part-upholstered back, flat arms with shaped sides over turned spindles, the trapezoidal seat over-the-rail upholstered, on four cylindrical legs joined by a turned box stretcher, all on rockers.
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: wear commensurate with age and use; reupholstered in the 1970s
PROVENANCE: inherited from family from Pennsylvania and Germany
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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