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Ebonised & Gilt Decorated c.1840 ‘Boston Rocker’
The ebonised spindle back elm seated ‘Boston Rocker’ Rocking Chair having the traditional rolling seat, curved arms, large crested top trail, seven concave spindles with open arms and turned legs and stretcher on sleigh rockers with traces of painted gilt floral decoration to both the seat and top rail, survives from the second quarter of nineteenth century America.
The chair has expected patination and wear to the right areas with the seat and arms having the most wear to the ebonised finish with areas of bubbling. The gilt decoration is fifty percent faded as an average, which makes it beautifully decorative. The piece is stable and rocks without any complaint. There are areas to joints where the paint has come away to a lighter paint.
Boston rockers as they are known originated in 1830 and it became very popular in the mid 19th century and were once described by the pioneer American antique furniture historian Wallace Nutting as “the most popular chair ever made, which people sit in, antiquarians despise and novices seek.” From 1830 to 1890 the Boston rocker was the standard American rocking chair. Its popularity spread from New England across the nation, and it was exported to France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, China, and India. The earliest versions were handcrafted, but after 1840 Boston rockers were mass-produced by many makers. What distinguishes the classic Boston rocker from other rocking chairs are its gracefully scrolled seat, high spindled back, spool turnings, and rolling crest and headpiece. The first Boston rockers, which were as likely to have come from Connecticut as from Boston, were made of oak with solid pine seats. Not so many boston rockers were ebonised.
Perfect for telling stories on the porch with a bottle of Jack and two grandkids in your lap.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The chair has expected patination and wear to the right areas with the seat and arms having the most wear to the ebonised finish with areas of bubbling. The gilt decoration is fifty percent faded as an average, which makes it beautifully decorative. The piece is stable and rocks without any complaint. There are areas to joints where the paint has come away to a lighter paint.
Boston rockers as they are known originated in 1830 and it became very popular in the mid 19th century and were once described by the pioneer American antique furniture historian Wallace Nutting as “the most popular chair ever made, which people sit in, antiquarians despise and novices seek.” From 1830 to 1890 the Boston rocker was the standard American rocking chair. Its popularity spread from New England across the nation, and it was exported to France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, China, and India. The earliest versions were handcrafted, but after 1840 Boston rockers were mass-produced by many makers. What distinguishes the classic Boston rocker from other rocking chairs are its gracefully scrolled seat, high spindled back, spool turnings, and rolling crest and headpiece. The first Boston rockers, which were as likely to have come from Connecticut as from Boston, were made of oak with solid pine seats. Not so many boston rockers were ebonised.
Perfect for telling stories on the porch with a bottle of Jack and two grandkids in your lap.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsHeight 42.25 inches
Width 22.25 inches
Depth 35.5 inches (with rockers)
(all at maximum points)
Date c.1830-50
Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Ebonised
Origin American
Condition Fair to Good.
Item code as155a944
Status Sold
£440.00 
$559.33 
€516.69 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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