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Hardwood rocking chair

Description

Hardwood rocking chair, no markings. Received after a family member passed away. Seat and sides are 1” slabs. Rockers have markings from manufacture— small machine and/or hand (not commercial).  Crack in seat slab but stable and chair is fully functional.

Category American Furniture
Medium Hardwood (oak?)
Distinguishing marks None
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 33” from floor to top of back. Seat width 19”.
Date Period Unknown
Weight 40 lbs
History Old family item. Unknown origin, but likely from North Carolina.
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 3 years ago

It's a Mission Style Rocker, these typically date from the turn of the 19th Century through to about 1916. Examples like this one were mass produced and values are currently weak for them. Trends my change, I'd keep it.

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