1885 Rocking Chair? ***Solved***

[ModernMiner]

I went to an estate sale today here in NC today. One of the things I bought was the old rocking chair for $25. I bought it because I liked the looks of it and it is in excellent condition. Once I bought it, I noticed there was a small metal plate on the underside with "1885", and it also had square head nails used in the construction.
I guess my main questions are:
*Could this chair really be from 1885?
*Is there a specific name for this style rocking chair?
*Was my $25 purchase worth the $25?

Thanks for any info,
MM

 

[creskol]

Re: 1885 Rocking Chair? Any furniture buffs out there?

It is called a Lincoln Rocker, made of mahogany, and could well date to 1885. They are fairly common, and don't generally fetch a very hefty price, but they are a good solid comfortable rocker. My wife has one like it. You didn't go wrong for the price you paid! Nice Buy!

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collectibles-General-Antiques-682/2010/5/cane-rocking-chair.htm

Guess I was wrong about fetching a hefty price! take a look at the link.
My wife just told me she paid $85.00 for the one she bought.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1885 Rocking Chair? Any furniture buffs out there?

It is called a Lincoln Rocker, made of mahogany, and could well date to 1885. They are fairly common, and don't generally fetch a very hefty price, but they are a good solid comfortable rocker. My wife has one like it. You didn't go wrong for the price you paid! Nice Buy!

Creskol,
That was fast! Thanks so much for the info. It's a great rocker and I'd be super happy if it was from 1885.
Thanks,
MM

 

[creskol]

Re: 1885 Rocking Chair? Any furniture buffs out there?

I added some info for you on my previous post.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1885 Rocking Chair? Any furniture buffs out there?

I added some info for you on my previous post.

Thanks for the link.
Check these two out I found Googling "Lincoln Rocker":

http://www.tias.com/13464/PictPage/3923317013.html

http://www.harpgallery.com/showroom/item8976.html

Looks like the prices are all over the place, but all seem to be way over $25.

Thanks again,
MM

 

[kyphote]

Re: 1885 Rocking Chair? Any furniture buffs out there?

Everything looks right including nails and through tenons. I'm not used to seeing the year affixed to a placard like that. Great find!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1885 Rocking Chair? ***SOLVED***

Thanks all.
We'll consider this one solved.
-MM-

 

[Iron Patch]

So I guess you've given up detecting and will concentrate on getting old?

 

[ModernMiner]

So I guess you've given up detecting and will concentrate on getting old?

Oh h-ll no!
Waiting for this heat to go away IP. Then I'll be back at it. Maybe not with as much passion as KKC, but at least I look better detecting.
Hope all is well with you big guy.
-Doug-

 

[MilitaryCollector]

that could also be the chairs model number

 

[NHBandit]

So I guess you've given up detecting and will concentrate on getting old?

If that's the case I have this matching Civil War vintage wicker wheelchair I'll sell you if the need arises... Very cool find for 25 bucks for sure.

 

[kyphote]

that could also be the chairs model number

My thoughts exactly. The year's still about right. Probably coincidence.

 

[ModernMiner]

that could also be the chairs model number

My thoughts exactly. The year's still about right. Probably coincidence.

I'm still thinking it's the year made, but I haven't been able to find any others with this tag on them.
Thanks Guys,
MM