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kathyv43

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Rocking chair
« on: August 03, 2016, 05:57:24 pm »
I am decorating my porch and bought this old rocking chair to re-do. Does anyone know if it's an antique or just old? Thanks.

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2016, 04:53:58 am »
It's an old antique, ca. 1900 I'd say. :)
"I collect antiques because they're beautiful."

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2016, 06:40:36 am »
"YUP", ...... and probably "Golden Oak" if refinished.

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2016, 07:54:17 am »
I am thinking more 20`s or 30`s  walnut !!  Can you take a close up of the top of the arm !!  Really can`t see well in these pics !!

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2016, 09:36:13 am »
Hmmmm, I'd bet 1900 ish, eastlake crest rail with mission style arm rests & legs and, I'll go with golden oak as well!
« Last Edit: August 04, 2016, 09:38:02 am by jacon4 »

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2016, 09:36:52 am »
I am thinking more 20`s or 30`s  walnut !!  Can you take a close up of the top of the arm !!  Really can`t see well in these pics !!

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2016, 09:39:25 am »
No doubt about it, I am correct, the old woman is wrong! BAM!

One can clearly see the "rays" or figure of quarter sawn oak on arm rests.
« Last Edit: August 04, 2016, 09:44:29 am by jacon4 »

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2016, 09:49:41 am »
I uploaded and "lightened" up one of the picture.

The grain in the arm-rest looks like oak .... but can't see the grain in the chair back.

To wit:



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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2016, 10:01:20 am »
I uploaded and "lightened" up one of the picture.

The grain in the arm-rest looks like oak .... but can't see the grain in the chair back.

To wit:

Not sure if this helps.

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2016, 10:50:10 am »
Darn,, Helps those guys,,not me !!   ;D  Guess I have to give them a brownie point and go clean my glasses !!

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2016, 10:54:36 am »
This is what happens when you get old! Can't see & can't hear, women get old, men get distinguished!  BAM!

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2016, 10:55:59 am »
No doubt about it, I am correct, the old woman is wrong! BAM!

Oh,, Have you got one coming Jacon4 !!  Just wait !!  I will get you !!  :D

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2016, 10:58:46 am »
dream on old woman! My fastball is UNHITTABLE! BAM!
« Last Edit: August 04, 2016, 11:00:17 am by jacon4 »

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2016, 11:10:02 am »
Darn,, Helps those guys,,not me !!   ;D  Guess I have to give them a brownie point and go clean my glasses !!

I was going to give you a karma point..just for being harassed...but I can't give karma points...sorry lol

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Re: Rocking chair
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2016, 11:21:01 am »

I was going to give you a karma point..just for being harassed...but I can't give karma points...sorry lol

Geez, how come?