Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
none
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
19th C.
Size and dimensions of this item
37 in high back 20 in. wide front
Weight
est. 10 lbs.
Long Description
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American Colonial Short Arm Rocker
Chair appears to be completely original.
There is an extra stretcher above the finials on the arm supports.
Herringbone weave, Hickory Bark seat appears to have been varnished at some point. The front and side splints are broken from age.
Cane seat back is wrapped around top and bottom slats of the seat back. The front side is a tighter herringbone weave than the back side. I was unable to locate any seam.
All joints are solid, exhibiting no cracks and seemingly, no repairs.
My limited research leads me to believe it could be as early as the mid 18th C. to the early 19th C. If I knew what the wood was, I might know where it was made, and how old it is.
History
Purchased at a second-hand store in Louisville, KY.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
175.00
For Sale?
No