Posted 14 years ago
mangor
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I am trying to find any info about this chair, when, where, who made it ect. I inherited it from my grand aunt, the only markings I could find are on the hinges and a union label on the bottom. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
TEP LOOKS LIKE A MORRIS CHAIR I HAVE ONE SOMRTHING LIKE IT HAS CLAW FEET BUT ALSO LIONS HEAR AT END OF ARM REST WITH YELLOW STONES FOR EYES DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOURS IS WORTH?? I AM READY TO SELL MY
These sits might shed some light on your chair.
http://homes.midmaine.com/~shaffer/larkin.html
http://homes.midmaine.com/~shaffer/history.html
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/larkin-soap-co-chautauqua-morris-rocker-recliner
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_819987ad-bacc-56b1-8a00-b6882cf6cf4b.html
I've seen that exact chair in a vintage sears catalog circa 1915.