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Title: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: sportybec2000 on August 25, 2009, 05:12:20 PM

I inherited this rocking chair from a relative, and  have never seen this design before.  Any ideas?

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: ironlord1963 on August 25, 2009, 08:28:14 PM

I know only what I have learned here on the forum about furniture, but my first impression was a hand made job in someone old Barn.  Wonderful rustic and Folk looking chair.

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: KC on August 25, 2009, 10:20:01 PM

any markings at all on it?

What part of the world are you in (general) and do you know any history/background of this?

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: sportybec2000 on August 26, 2009, 11:54:18 AM

There are no markings, stamps, indicias, etc. and I have no history on it.  I have had it for 30 yrs, mostly in storage, cleaning and treating the leather occasionally.  It appears to be mahogany.  But I don't recognize the design... looks sorta medieval-influenced.  Any input would be appreciated.

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: railman44 on August 26, 2009, 12:13:52 PM

Just a guess but it looks like it would be at home in a ranch or western type setting.

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: KC on August 26, 2009, 03:34:09 PM

I agree railman....the only thing that makes this really stand out different than those that I have seen in the "spiral" spindle support beam across the bottom and other parts of the chair.  Very unique and finished...instead of rough like most southwestern or western type furniture.

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: D&b antiques on August 26, 2009, 03:37:46 PM

This little spool turned Rocker. was designed byF.H. Conant& son's of camden new york Art's & craft's time frame. auction value Hovers at $350.00 Dollars.

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: regularjoe2 on August 26, 2009, 10:09:07 PM

Thanks for that info D&b .
Saw one here in the N.W. last year & didn't know exactly what it was .

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: D&b antiques on August 27, 2009, 09:34:57 AM

you better be carefull up there Joe. I read a new's report of possible Earth quake in the Washington State area. :-[

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: regularjoe2 on August 27, 2009, 01:16:55 PM

All the more reason to have rockin' chairs , D&b !

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: ironlord1963 on August 27, 2009, 02:07:46 PM

Guess I better get a rocking chair too, sounds like fun in the upcoming quake, might be better then the 6.2 we had a few years ago.  ;D

Title: Re: HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 27, 2009, 03:28:03 PM

LOL I like the way you guys think! A rocking chair would be even more exciting than high heels in a 7.1!!!