S. Bent & Bros. Colonial Rocking Chair (5601 333)

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Marcel Francisco
Posted by Marcel Francisco
10 years ago
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Description

I came across this piece through picking.  I know some of these rockers were finishes in black by S. Bent & Bros.  However, this beauty was obviously not finished by them!  Light sanding of the under side of the seat revealed the burnt in "S. Bent & Bros." logo and the numbers "5601 333".  The chair is in excellent construction condition.  However, a previous owner butchered it by over spray painting  the black finish.

I'm in the process of restoring the piece back to it's original natural Maple finish in my shop.  Can anyone guide me as to the worth of this pick find?  The last pic shows the sanding I've done so far to bring this back to it's original mapel beauty.
Category American Furniture
Medium Maple wood
Distinguishing marks S. Bent & Bros. Colonial Furniture (5601 / 333)
Condition Excellent
Date Period 1956
History I have no idea. Found it in front of a house on the road side.
Price Paid (If known) Free road side pick
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Submitted by debraalie

I as well as family members worked at S.Bent & Brothers in the shop and management for many years.My cousin,now in his seventies worked in engineering.He has many parts hanging around his workshop and we would both be happy to help you in any way we can ! I have also worked at Hartshorns,Eustis, and Standard Chair until their shutdowns.My great grandfather worked at Ramsdell Childrens furniture in the early 1900's.

Good luck Marcel !

Deb Moore Alie
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