Windsor Chair- age? place of origin? value?

This windsor chair has been in the family for at least three generations. My family largely came from Illinois/Indiana, New York, Massachusetts, and Texas. I'd love to know more about it-- my internet research hasn't turned up one quite like it anywhere. Anyone have any info about its age and where it came from and how much it might be worth? Any other information also greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

It looks to be an authentic rod-back Windsor armchair from the early 19th century. Your pics are hard to see; too much background light so they look pretty dark. It is hard therefore to know whether there is any paint left on it, and what color; from what we see it looks like dark stained wood?

The most unusual feature is the crest rail swollen in the middle which is more typical on later chairs, where the base looks typical of earlier chairs. This mix could indicate it was made somewhat later than it first looks and country made away from the cities. Still no later than mid 19th century.

May be able to see more with better pics.

 

It isn't a British Windsor form, tho'.

 

Thanks for your reply! It is a dark stained wood and no paint is left, though there seems to be a little on the underside of the seat. Here's a pic with better light:

 

Definitely American and not British. I’ll stick with first quarter 19th century, all original with some obvious damage and repairs. Too bad it was stripped of paint, but most Windsors we find have been. I’d say New England origin, so Massachusetts most likely of the options you listed. I bet it’s still comfortable after 200 years - most old Windsors are.

 

Those arms are quite different from any form here, with the sharp angle like that. And it's less chunky or sturdy.

 

Attributing Windsors is difficult. You're ahead of the game by at least knowing which continent it came from. The more you look, the more subtlely and variation in detail you will notice. For example, how many uprights are placed in front of, rather than behind the arm rests, stretcher configurations, spindle profiles, etc. The ideal way is to visit museum collections (many of which are now on-line) and compare your details to known makers or regions. Some institutions accept research requests, for a fee. Speaking from experience, prepare to be mind-boggled before you figure it all out.