Late 19th Century Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company Late Victorian Gentleman’s Rocking Chair

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1. ROCKER, c.1890s

Late Victorian gentleman’s rocking chair. Painted cream (pale yellow hue). Rolled round reed serpentine back, arms and … more 1. ROCKER, c.1890s

Late Victorian gentleman’s rocking chair. Painted cream (pale yellow hue). Rolled round reed serpentine back, arms and skirting. Upper back makes use of ornate starburst pattern and curlicues with wooden beadwork. Central backrest employs closely-woven fish-scale pattern. Closely-woven round reed seat and apron. Starburst pattern and curlicues adorn bottom of skirting. Custom floral seat cushion.

Although there are no manufacturer's labels, the appraiser believes they were manufactured by the firm of Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company due to the design and the quality of the reeds.

Has been appraised by Saunders Antique Wicker, Quality Restoration and Certified Appraisals with 45 Years of Experience.

Has a matching contemporary reproduction (stationary) armchair. less