1800s Platform rocker

I have pics. Beautiful hand carved and tooled wood and leather. 41 in tall, 25 in wide, 27 inches wide on side due to platform length. Leather on back front and padded leather seat. Buttons on front are ornate brass. Number 54 on bottom in 2 places. Platform held on by 2 fat springs. Very unique hardware.

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Mearto's online appraisal:

Delia

Mearto specialist

December 20, 2023
Fair Market Value:
500
-
700
USD

Hi Brenda, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Renaissance Revival carved walnut and leather-inset platform rocking armchair American, late 19th Century (circa 1879-1880) The carved rectangular back with inset tooled leather panel with brass tack trim, flat arms raised on carved squared supports with pierced returns, the seat frame with inset leather panel with brass tack trim, on pierced frame, on platform rockers. Marked "54" underneath. overall height 41 inches, 25 inches wide, 27 inches deep PROVENANCE: from Danville, PA courthouse $500-700* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.