Trying to research this old rocker auction find. I’ve been told it is a nursing/sewing rocker. Dating it by the way the rockers are attached and the appearance of the splints and wood it looks maybe early 1800’s. I’ve looked online and have not seen another one like it with the slots cut to anchor the splints. Most like it are either ladder back or the weave wraps around the frame. The splints I believe are handcut and vary in thickness from 1.65mm to 2.12mm. The width is average 1/2 inch on the back and 3/4 to 5/8 on the seat. No finish, just tung oil. Any suggestions of value? Any information is appreciated.
Mmmm,, !! Could still possibly be an English chair !! Back in the 70`s shippers bought English antiques by the shiploads and sold them here !! I bought some of them when I had my shop !! Where are you located ?? Strange to me is the crest on the back !! Looks more like something mid century as Jacon4 said !!
Are you in the U.S. ?? Where did you find this chair ?? There is a possibility that a regular straight chair was altered to make this one !! Which was a common thing to do late 1700`s and early 1800`s !! I am going to get someone that is an expert in that era to take a look at your chair !! Its quite an interesting find !!
