Furniture valuation

[Casement]

Hi All,

New to this forum and to any forum actually, so I'm sorry if I am going about this the wrong way.

I own a rocking chair which I believe is of some value but I have no idea how to get a valuation to auction it. Can you help me? Photos ready.

Thank you

 

[vpnavy]

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Hi All,

New to this forum and to any forum actually, so I'm sorry if I am going about this the wrong way.

I own a rocking chair which I believe is of some value but I have no idea how to get a valuation to auction it. Can you help me? Photos ready.

Thank you

Still need pictures to help you.

 

[Casement]

I hope these photos help!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Need pictures of the bottom, and closeup of any writting.

 

[Red-Coat]

Welcome to Tnet.

Any of the larger auction houses will give you a pre-sale estimate for what they think it might fetch, to help you set a reserve price. I don’t think you’re sitting on a fortune though. This Victorian one appears to have a very similar frame but is in poor condition, requiring a new seat. It sold for £22 ($28) in 2021:

https://www.brettells.com/catalogue...906/collectables-general-online-only-lot-567/

Admittedly, yours is in much better condition, but I wouldn’t expect it to get much beyond three figures.

This narrower one (said to be child-sized) was also sold in the UK, but the price isn't given. Is yours full-sized?

Victorian Childs Rocking-chair With Original Horse-hair Covering

Antique chairs such as this are historical limited editions (date of manufacture is Victorian). Cherished back then - rare find today. Priced at £325. For sale by Mersham Manor Antiques.

www.sellingantiques.co.uk

 

[ToddsPoint]

The wood doesn’t look like oak, walnut, or cherry so not a high end piece.