Small rocking chair
The sear is 16” high and 16” wide. The back rest is 16” above the seat. The wood is light color, yellowish, with little grain. There is writing on the bottom, “Over 100 years old when we bought it in June 1948”. There are no nails or screws.
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Inherited
Yes
Dear Jim,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An American Classical Windsor bamboo-turned rodback rocking side chair
Probably New England, second quarter 19th Century (1825-1850)
The tablet crest raised on four turned and tapering bentwood spindles, over a shaped saddle seat, raised on four bamboo-turned legs joined by a box stretcher, on rockers; underside inscribed in chalk "“Over 100 years old when we bought it in June 1948”
overall height 32 inches high, seat 16 inches high
PROVENANCE: inherited
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate with age and use.
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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