NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Sep 14 @ 07:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Victorian Platform Rocker
brass and cast iron mechanical rocking base. Turned back posts supporting stipple carved crest rail with thirteen back spindles. Arms supported by five spindles. Each back spindle with an engraved brass nameplate, (left to right) G.E. Dennett, Ada Colescor, Kate Winscott, J.H. Kimble, Kit Irwin, Rose Masters, F.M. Smith, Hattie Kimble, Ora Buckley, G.E. Kimble, Martha Bracken, Isadore Harding, C.L. Masters. Probably members of a ladies association related to Monticello. Late 19th Century. Estimated Shipping: $150-$250. This does not include insurance. Insurance is 1% of the total cost of this piece.
48''h x 25 1/2''w
Auction Location:
United States
Previewing Details:
Friday, September 13, 2002 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) and two hours prior to the auction at Ken Farmer Auction Gallery in Radford, Virginia
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