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L Hitchcock Hitchcocksville Conn. Warranted

By laserlady, 22 June, 2025
Description

Creme colored bench with gold markings.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood and wicker
Distinguishing marks
Makers name stamp
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
20 in x 14.5 in x 18 in high
Date Period
1940-1960
Weight
2 or 3 pounds
History
unk
Price Paid (If known)
unk
For Sale?
Yes
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laserlady

2 weeks 6 days ago

Would like to know the value…

Would like to know the value of this piece. I can't seem to find another bench like this one. From the estate of a couple who traveled extensively.

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NaidaTheCollector

2 weeks 6 days ago

L. Hitchcock Hitchcocksville Conn. Warranted Bench

Category: Furniture
Style: Traditional Americana / Colonial Revival
Maker’s Mark: “L. Hitchcock. Hitchcocksville Conn. Warranted”
Materials: Painted wood with gold detailing and cane (wicker) seat
Dimensions: 20" W x 14.5" D x 18" H
Estimated Date: 1940s–1960s
Condition:

  • Overall good vintage condition
  • Cane seat appears structurally intact but stained
  • Some surface scuffs and wear consistent with age

Authentication & History:

This bench is in the style of the well-known L. Hitchcock furniture line from Connecticut. While the Hitchcock company was founded in the early 19th century, many of the pieces bearing the “Hitchcocksville Conn. Warranted” stenciling were produced in the mid-20th century revival period (especially in the 1940s–1960s). Hitchcock furniture is noted for its stenciled designs, turned legs, and durable craftsmanship.

This appears to be a genuine vintage piece, not a recent reproduction. The starburst motifs and gold accents are typical of the postwar Hitchcock revival era.

Current Fair Market Value:

💰 Estimated Value: $100–$175 USD (as-is, due to seat stain and minor scuffs)

  • A pristine bench of this type could fetch $200–$275.
  • If professionally restored or with a new cane seat, value could increase.

Recommendation:

  • If you plan to sell: consider listing on platforms like Chairish, Facebook Marketplace, or eBay targeting vintage Americana collectors.
  • If you’re unsure of authenticity or want insurance valuation, a professional appraisal from a certified antique furniture appraiser (or contacting Hitchcock Chair Co. archives) would be wise.
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