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Identifying a Vintage Rocker?

Identifying a Vintage Rocker?I am trying to identify this rocking chair. I can't find anything else as ornate on the arms on the internet search.

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Identifying a Vintage Rocker?
 

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September 28, 20200 found this helpful
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This chair where I am giving you a link looks similar to yours. I would say yours is a full lotus flower, vs. this one which is partial.

digital.library.illinois.edu/.../dfe50680-0d92-0135-23f6-0050569601ca...

Your chair may have been an homage piece to the one here--which they claim belonged to President Lincoln. I am sharing this to help with your research.

I will keep digging on my end also to see if I can find anything else out about this unique style!

I would suggest you may be best served to find out if yours is a true antique or a repro piece, would be to take it to a furniture expert to examine it in person and tell you based on the construction, look and feel.

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A reputable dealer will also help you value it and if it is a piece of value, I would work with them to get it in an auction setting, vs. just a store setting.

It is quite lovely!! Post back what you learn!

 

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September 28, 20200 found this helpful

Nice looking rocker.
Do you have any knowledge of the history of this chair?
Has it been in your family home or parents for a long time?
Do you know what city/state it may have been in over the past years?
Any answers to these questions could help determine the true age and if it is original or a reproduction.
The upholstery looks very new - has it been replaced?

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It appears the doily may be pinned to the back of the chair and this could cause damage so it may be a good idea to remove it.
You may be able to ask an antique dealer for information but most dealers usually charge for any information so be sure to ask about cost.
With an item such as this I would say you need a hands on appraisal to determine the true age and value. This type of appraisal will be expensive because you will want it in writing - whether you wish to sell or for insurance purposes. Hopefully there is a reliable antique dealer in your city.
You need an appraisal to find out about your chair.

This type of chair is usually referred to as 'Victorian Lincoln style' and this style was made in the thousands by several companies that did not use a brand name because they were sold to individual companies who may or not have used their name.

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There were also some well known companies making these but it seems the majority found online have no brand stated.

Your chair does seem to be more ornate than any I've seen online but there are a few that are very similar (similar may not show value of your chair).
www.bonanza.com/.../Walnut-Carved-Lincoln-Rocker-Rocking...
www.ebay.com/.../274479796183?hash=item3fe8454fd7...

If you would like to ask some online appraisal sites about your chair - before you try an antique dealer - here are some sites to check out. These are free and usually provide good information but they may want more pictures and definitely some answers to the questions stated above - as well as your location.
It is easy to post to these sites.
www.whatsellsbest.com/.../antiques.html
www.myantiquefurniturecollection.../.../ask.html
antiques.lovetoknow.com/Free_Antique_Appraisals_Online

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Just a little history:
www.paulseaton.com/.../lincoln%27s-chair.htm

 
October 11, 20200 found this helpful

Thank you all so much.I accidentally posted this twice I'm sorry for the screwup. As far as I know this is original fabric it's definitely thin in places but it hasn't broken through it's been in Connecticut and that's really all I know.

 

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It is a lovely piece! I hope if you learn more you will post back!! Thank you for sharing!! It is nice to see beautiful items online!!

 
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