Rocking chair identification. Please help!

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  1. Mmc820

    Mmc820 New Member

    My grandmother gave me this old rocking chair today. It was her favorite piece out of all of her antiques. It's already very special to me because she would never part with it but I would like to learn more about this chair. I did take some pictures, they are in an album I created here.

    Thank you for any help :)
     
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    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  3. Mmc820

    Mmc820 New Member

    Yeah I thought so too but it would not allow me to do so because of the file size =/
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    then downsize the files...IYDMP..
     
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  5. Mmc820

    Mmc820 New Member

    Sorry I rely on my phone.

    I found the option to add from my media.
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    don't be sorry...you're gettin there !!! :happy:
    nice chair too !!!
     
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  8. Mmc820

    Mmc820 New Member

    Thank you! :) it's the first in my collection for furniture. I would like to try and figure out about how old it is and where it may be from.
     
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    once the folks with the right stuff see it...you'll start to get answers..! :):)
     
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  10. Mmc820

    Mmc820 New Member

    Looking forward to answers :happy:
     
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  11. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I can only say - I can see why you (and your grandmother) love this chair! Very cool. Is it comfortable?
     
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  12. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Very nice.
    I would say around 1900 give or take a few years.
    The lion stencil is unusual, which makes me think maybe English instead of American.

    Wait for other opinions.
     
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  13. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    the brits should be up soon....:happy:
     
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  14. Mmc820

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    It is surprisingly comfortable but I'm afraid to be sitting on it too much ;)
     
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    Mmc820 New Member

    Thank you! The style of the lion made me think of coat of arms
     
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  17. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Agree with the circa 1900 date. Looks to be mahogany or, more likely, other wood stained to mimic mahogany. Would think just as likely to be American as British. Where did your grandmother get it?
     
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  18. Mmc820

    Mmc820 New Member

    It was pretty late last night, I'll take a better look at the wood this afternoon with better lighting.
    My grandma bought it 20+ years ago at an antique store in Wisconsin.
     
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  19. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Seems unusual - I like the lion. You said you are hesitant to sit on it. It looks sturdy from here. Does it need repairs?
     
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