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Title: questions about my rocking chair
Post by: kysfinest on June 08, 2011, 09:49:48 AM

Hey Guys! Just wondering if anyone has any info on how old this rocker might be and who made it. I can't find any markings on it. I have no info on it other than it was given to me over 35 yrs ago by a family friend and it sat in his basement for many years prior to giving it to me. Any info will be greatly appreciated!!! I would also like to know what the best way to restore the bottom would be?

Title: Re: questions about my rocking chair
Post by: waywardangler on June 08, 2011, 10:51:33 AM

It is a platform rocker and it appears to have been refinished at some point. That is all I know.

Title: Re: questions about my rocking chair
Post by: kysfinest on June 08, 2011, 11:02:10 AM

I know it hasn't been refinished in the last 35yrs....not sure about before that. 

Title: Re: questions about my rocking chair
Post by: waywardangler on June 08, 2011, 11:10:35 AM

It was probably refinished before that improperly done jute twine seat was put on. Ugh.

Title: Re: questions about my rocking chair
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on June 08, 2011, 01:03:54 PM

Flip your rocker over and have a look at the springs, look very closely and you may see a patent date. I was able to date my rocker that way.

Title: Re: questions about my rocking chair
Post by: kysfinest on June 08, 2011, 01:15:46 PM

thanks tales, i will see if i can find one!

Title: Re: questions about my rocking chair
Post by: mart on June 08, 2011, 03:02:33 PM

It may have had a rush seat and thats why they used jute to redo it !!  At least thats what it looks like !!