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Emporium Auction

Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 173

Early Southern Child's Rocking Chair

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

attributed to North Carolina, 18th/early 19th century, retaining an early, dark surface, in mixed woods (oak and maple?), with boldly turned front posts, oak split seat, 21-1/4 x 14-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.

Condition

good structural condition, shrinkage cracks and surface wear overall, minor losses to oak split seat, some puppy chew at one rear rocker, possible restoration to top of one finial

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