The chair was purchased new in 1980 when my first daughter was born and I have used it through the years to rock my three children and several grandchildren in .
Purchased new
Hi Marti,,
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If you'd like this appraisal to include dimensions, which is customary, please forward in the comments section - at your convenience - the overall height, width to the outside of both arms, and the length of the rockers and I'll update ASAP.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Hitchcock style gilt-stenciled maple rocking armchair
Late 20th Century
The shaped crest with stencil decoration raised on ring-turned stiles, over four knife-blade flat spindles, over a shaped saddle seat raised on turned legs joined by a box stretcher, all on rockers.
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: wear acceptable for age and normal use
PROVENANCE: purchased in 1980s
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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