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1835 Rocking chair

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By JackAnt, 16 October, 2016
Description

This old rocking chair has written on the bottom "Bought in Pontack 1835" The wood is aged and polished in spots from much use, has a lot of dull and dingy areas, and has an uneven dark coloring with a green cast. There are no modern fasteners used however there have been repairs made to the fractured spindles that had incorporated a few old tacks and such. Although the fractures are evident and not painted over, the repairs have held well and it is solid. The wood that is exposed in the polished areas appears to be Cherry wood. This rocker appears to be handmade and uses dowel and wedge to join the seat to the spindles. I don't know any history of this piece as I acquired it from an individual that was moving about 20 years ago. I have no idea of its value or worth.

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood, Cherry
Distinguishing marks
"Bought in Pontack" and "1835" written and scratched on bottom.
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
About 4 foot
Date Period
1835
Weight
? 10 - 15 lbs
History
Do not know history, acquired it from a person that was moving many years ago.
For Sale?
No
Photos
Side
Back
Dowel and wedge
Date scratched in bottom 1835
Bottom
Rail
Arm and polished area
One of the repairs
Back spindels
Front
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