Dallas, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 22.5ʺW × 31.5ʺD × 46ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Seat Interior Depth
- 18.5 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 15.5 in
- Arm Height
- 25.0 in
- Seat Interior Width
- 17.0 in
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition. Some minor scuffs and nicks through age and use, but … moreWear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition. Some minor scuffs and nicks through age and use, but nothing significant. less
- Description
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PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made in England or Scotland, circa … more PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made in England or Scotland, circa 1880-90.
Made of oak with glorious naturally aged patina.
Turned supports, turned arm rests.
The back splat consists of 3 central spindle sections, separated by a support and each spindle ends in a ball finial on top.
The main back side pillars end in a turned acorn type finial with ball top.
The armrests are serpentine in shape, with spindle side supports, turned front pillars and end with turned round button moldings/medallions.
The base consists of a rocker base with support pillars, the front facing pillars and supports, each being turned.
We initially thought this was an American rocker, but most American rockers were made from pine, walnut, maple etc. and not normally, oak. Although, many Boston Rockers were in fact made of oak, but the style of this one is not like most Boston ones and certainly not the ball finial top section, as most Boston one’s had a solid carved top section often painted with floral motifs.
Oak was the most common wood used in British provincial furniture at that time and with the history of the ‘family ownership’ being based in Canada, with strong roots in both Scotland and England, leads us to believe that this is either an English or Scottish piece.
THIS IS A RARE ROCKER!
WE CANNOT FIND ANOTHER JUST LIKE IT.
IT IS QUITE POSSIBLY, UNIQUE!
Provenance: From a Fine Dallas Estate with roots in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Condition: Very good original condition. Some minor scuffs and nicks through age and use, but nothing significant.
Dimensions: 46 inches tall, 31.5 inches deep and 22.5 inches wide.
Armrest height is 25 inches tall (from the ground)
Seat Height is 15.5 inches, 18.5 inches deep and interior width of 17 inches
Height from seat to top of back is 35 inches. less
Dallas, TX
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