Accurate Description of Item
One Turn of the 19th Century Rocking Chair
Appraiser Remarks
Your rocker dates from the turn of the 19th Century and is either walnut or mahogany, cherry was very seldom used on 19th century chairs. Mother of pearl inlay was popular on chairs during the 1890's, found on both Continental imports and Domestic examples. Values for furniture of this style peaked along with the demand for Victorian Decorative Arts during the 1990's, demand and values have taken a tumble since then. Chairs like this in need of repairs now often sell at auction for less than $75.00
Estimated Value
$100.00- $150.00
Re: antique rocking chair
One Turn of the 19th Century Rocking Chair
Your rocker dates from the turn of the 19th Century and is either walnut or mahogany, cherry was very seldom used on 19th century chairs. Mother of pearl inlay was popular on chairs during the 1890's, found on both Continental imports and Domestic examples. Values for furniture of this style peaked along with the demand for Victorian Decorative Arts during the 1990's, demand and values have taken a tumble since then. Chairs like this in need of repairs now often sell at auction for less than $75.00