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Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 18:02
| I purchased this chair from an estate sale of a house that had pretty much not been opened up in over 90 years. This chair was in it and it is in good shape. A little loose in one joint, but I know that can be tightened. The house was full of empire pieces, chinese paintings on bamboo screens dated back to 17900, etc. I think this is a windsor chair, but don't really know how old or any value to it. Cannot find anything just like it on the internet. Any info is appreciated folks. |
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- Posted by stacisantiques (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 18:07
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- Posted by sombreuil_mongrel (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 18:22
| From the age of blood-red mahogany finish, ca. 1900. Not judgmental, I kind of like the blood-red stuff. Just not a house-full of it if you know what I mean. Casey |
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- Posted by moonshadow (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 21:48
| Ah, I just love an old chair. Very nice! And sounds like one great sale to be at. :) |
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| And likely maple under the stain. It's a Windsor chair....as Casey said...@ 1900....or a bit later. Splat back not particularly "stylish" as they say of Windsor chairs....not a lot of rake to the legs not large bow to the back..... But it's still a very handsome chair! |
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 I bought this Windsor rocker about 20 years ago from Frederick Duckloe & Bros. I've used it every day since and it is as tight as the day I bought it. Here are some things to look for in an American Windsor: - legs and half spindles are through mortised and wedged, these are denoted by bits of paper. - seats are usually one piece of wood - period chairs are made of several kinds of wood for each part such as spindles, turned pieces, seat, bent pieces etc. they were painted to make them look uniform. - the more spindles the higher quality of chair. - the splay of the legs and spindles and the proportions of the chair add to its value. This rocker is a faithful reproduction and is especially comfortable. I could be a spokesman for Duckloe. Unfortunately Stacisantiques' chair has one of these features. I would probably describe it as desperately trying to be a Windsor :) |
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| sorry, last line should read ... Stacysantiques' chair has none of these features. |
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- Posted by sheilajoyce (My Page) on Thu, Jul 14, 11 at 22:02
| Sam, your chair is beautiful! |
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