Anyone know antique prices ?

[lew]

Hi guys, I have a very old rocking chair that someone is interested in buying but neither of us has any idea what it's worth and I was wondering if anyone here could give me a ball park number.

 

My Dad bought it from a friend of his about 50 years ago and it was quite old then but I have no guess on the actual age.

 

It's in very good condition and quite heavy and my guess is it's made of oak.

 

It appears to be held together with wooden dowels but it could even be screws with wooden plugs over top.

 

The braces under the seat have screws in them.

 

Only reason I'm even considering selling it is we never use it and I'd much rather see it go to a home where it'll be used the way it's sposed to be.

 

I'd certainly appreciate it if anyone could give me an honest estimate on the value of this old gem.

 

 

 

 

[misfish]

Why do I see a sad octopus?? Very nice rocker Lew.

 

You could try here.

 

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/furniture/rocking-chairs/stories

Edited April 16, 2017 by Misfish

[lew]

Thanks for the link Brian, I'll see if I can come up with something.

[Old Ironmaker]

Someone ruined it by refinishing it if it indeed is antique. It can drop the value big time, too bad, people pay big for old grime and grunge, I don't get it myself. My wife who is our antique guru that has been collecting since a kidthinks it may be a home made project as it doesn't appear to fall into a specific style. Because the patina is gone she said $100.00 would be a good price for her to buy. If 100 years or older and can prove it with zero modern repairs up way more, ouch. If a chair not a rocker more. It has 100 bucks worth of oak but she says that doesn't matter. She's not a pro though and wants me to tell you that, it isn't in her wheel house. I hope you get 10 grand big guy.

Edited April 17, 2017 by Old Ironmaker

[GBW]

Why do I see a sad octopus?? Very nice rocker Lew.

 

now that you say that I see it too.

 

Lew I'd check see if there is a stamp or something from brand and or era and go from there too.

Me, I'd say "what's fare for you and me that we can both live with?" and go from there for a friend.

[Old Ironmaker]

I didn't get the octopus thing, now I do. Smiley face octopus. Screws are common in antiques.

[moxie]

Why do I see a sad octopus??

 

 

Hehehe.

Edited April 17, 2017 by moxie

[lew]

Someone ruined it by refinishing it if it indeed is antique. It can drop the value big time, too bad, people pay big for old grime and grunge, I don't get it myself.

 

I know for a fact the finish was never touched in the 50 years Dad had the chair and have no clue what was done to it before then, maybe it's still original but who knows but thanks to your wife for her thoughts on it.

 

And Geoff, I've looked for any identifying marks but don't see anything.

[tb4me]

It looks hand made to me..So finding a maker is highly unlikely. Id value that at around 150 to 200 based on the uniqueness of the chair

[Headhunter]

Lew, load that thing up and hit a local antique dealer and pay for an evaluation. That way you will be pretty sure as to it's value and you and the potential buyer can avoid buyer/seller remorse. Make a morning of it and take you lovely wife out for breakfast!

HH

[lew]

Thanks for the assistance boys, the chair has now been sold for a price both of us are happy with,

[Old Ironmaker]

Good for you Lew. As far as the "smiley" face, it is a Lew smiley face.

[GBW]

Thanks for the assistance boys, the chair has now been sold for a price both of us are happy with,

congrats to both of you then