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Jengmomof3
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Can anyone tell me anything about this chair? I bought it several years ago and don't know much about it. The seller told me that it was from the 1920s. It has the original (I think) upholstery underneath...thanks!!
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Beautiful chair Jengmomof3.
Thank you!!
It looks very similar to a George Hunzlinger chair
Mustangtony, where would I find a Hunzlinger stamp if it was one?
Sorry my typo - it is Hunzinger not Hunzlinger. George Hunzinger made chairs in New York from 1855 to his death in 1898. If it is a Hunzinger chair look for either a name Hunzinger and patent date stamped in the wood or some had a brass plate tacked on. Check the bottom of the seat and the inside parts of the bottom legs.
Your rocking chair is called a 'Dexter Rocking Chair' and is from around the period you were told. Here are a couple of links that will help you with your research......:-)
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3620007
http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=dexter+rocking+chair&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Dv-IUNqVEe-ViQfE74GYCQ&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1920&bih=916
Inky and mustangtony, thank you!!!!