250 years old?! Help needed....

[booshey]

So today I stop at a second hand store and find a vintage baby cradle. No markings or names showing, but I knew it was old when I saw the horsehair mattress in the bottom. The quick research I did on the way home would seem to point towards 1750-1825. Anyone have any info/ideas/knowledge they would like to share?

 

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[Lost&Found]

How are the parts joined? A picture of the wear on the base and joints would help in dating it. Also type of woods used can help pinpoint the area it was made in.

 

[booshey]

It appears the outside was painted at some time since it was made, so the wear is kind of hard to tell. The wood under the mattress is exposed but I have yet to determine the kind it is. I may have to take it to an antique dealer to find out. Thanks for the thoughts.