Hi Pete, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Federal style ebonized and floral hand-painted rocking side chair American; chair late 18th Century; paint decoration probably mid 19th Century The chair with squared and stepped back and panel splat over a trapezoidal slip seat, raised on square section straight legs on rockers. With a later black-painted surface and floral decoration; the seat upholstered in a floral printed cloth. Overall height 28 inches; Rockers 28-1/2 inches long CONDITION: This chair appears to be in generally good condition; value assumes no breaks or repairs. PROVENANCE: Inherited $150-250* *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, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
