Hi Karen,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Regrettably, the market for 19th Century rocking chairs is quite soft, and has been that way for a while. This is an instance where it probably has more sentimental value than market value but I thought it best to be honest about what it's worth.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique late Victorian or Renaissance Revival carved walnut platform rocking armchair
American, circa 1870-1880
The arched crest with incised decoration over a tall back flanked by low open arms, the trapezoidal seat with rounded front, all raised on a molded frame on platform rockers, on casters. Upholstered in a later pink patterned fabric.
38 1/2 inches tall, 19 1/2 inches wide, 27 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition. Reupholstered
PROVENANCE: inherted
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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