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19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer

About the Item

An attractive 19th century chair of yew, this has the appearance of a Windsor chair on a rocking base, with lovely tactile bentwood arms and a pierced splat. It has an incised stamp for the maker, J. Spencer, on the side of the seat. - Decorative incised splat - Crinoline stretcher - Bentwood arms - Lovely patina and deep colour - Turned legs and arm posts - Incised stamp "J. Spencer", a Nottinghamshire maker - Leather coverings to the base of the rockers A wonderful chair to have by the fire, or in a country kitchen. Date: 19th Century Material: Yew Origin: Nottinghamshire, England
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Yew
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The spindles are solid, the chair is sturdy. There is a repaired split to the upper splat. The rockers have thick leather runners beneath, but one has a central section missing, so that the rocking action is not as smooth as it once would have been.
  • Seller Location:
    Newark, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S4DZST36381stDibs: LU6933239798172
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