Posted 9 years ago
Googlegirl66
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First of all I apologize for my pictures. I tried to resubmit them they still turn sideways so bear with me I'm sorry.I'm a dork.
I've done quite a bit of research and I think this might be a late 18th century early 19 century hearth nursing chair only 29 inches tall 15 1/2 inch wide seat with what appears to be metallic bronzing paint details well worn bottom runner surface. I believe they are Rose head nails. I would appreciate any detailed information on correct style name,the front base connection to the runners what that is called. It's very lightweight it might be pine I'm not sure all help is appreciated.Thank you this is my first submission. I have many many more pictures if there's a way I can pass them on I will.
I will comment on picture #1 only because it is right side up. The chair is similar to both Amish and Shaker but I don't think it is exactly either. You state it is light weight and possibly pine. That would tend to be a good sign it IS NOT Amish. Amish preferred using oak or possibly other select hardwood but mainly oak. Shakers on the other hand used pine extensively along with some cherry and maple now and then.
Now to explain my saying it is not "exactly" either. I would probably rule out Amish if I were researching this. However, as with all things in life there were rebels and individuals who felt they could do better on their own that sticking with the Shaker's. There were a number of individuals who launched out on their own and began producing "Shaker style" furniture. I believe this may be one of those items. I can't see the joinery in picture one but I can see where there are turnings that indicate not exactly Shaker. Shakers didn't believe in such type thing nor did they believe in doing inlay etc. as they felt it was dishonest to incorporate such things in their work. Those who left the community had different ideas. Many of those who launched out on their own ended up in up state NY.
You have some research to do but are probably wise to not refinish this until you are sure what you have. The color you mention is definitely not Shaker but well could have been applied by an owner.
Thankyou SO MUCH. I would like to be able to show more pictures but oh well. Does the era seem correct? I did not think it would be a shaker piece simply because of the decoration i thought most of there items were undecorated. Thanks again
I have a rocker just like this. The peddler I purchased it from told me it was a hearth rocker and it was from the 1900's. I would like to redo the seat. Is this
going to drop the value significantly? I love it.
i've seen many rockers like this - from nothern new england. this is not a Shaker piece - just look at the stiles. shaker pieces had acorn like finials on their rockers - always. i don't think this is particularly early - except maybe early 20th century.
sorry, i didn't see the gold decoration. that would put it firmly in the 19th century - probably 1880s or 90s.