Circa 1840 - 1850 Features: Beautiful Solid Construction. Curved Sleigh Style Seat Rolling Seat With Slender Tapered Back Banister Spindles. Measures: 36" High X 16" Wide X 21 1/2" Deep (Overall). The Seat Measures: 16" Wide X 16" Deep X 1 1/4" Thick Wood. The Rockers Measure: 20 1/4" Long Each. The Back Of Rocker Measures: 21 1/8" High X 19 1/8" Wide - From Base Of Banister Spindles To Top Of Crest Rail.
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Hi Lois,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A diminutive American paint-decorated "Boston Rocker"
New England, second quarter 19th Century
with an overall mustard-yellow painted surface, the tablet crest over five spindles flanked by turned stiles, over a block seat with scrolling front edge, raised on turned legs joined by an H-stretcher, on rockers.
overall height 36 inches; seat width 16 inches, length of rockers 20 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE: inherited
$75-100*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.