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In regards to antique, vintage and collectible furniture I can help with wood identification, styles, age, and periods. As with all things, looking at pictures is not as good as actually handling the object. I am a qualified to answer questions about repair, restoration, refinishing, finishes, coatings, stains, historical coatings and materials. SEND PICTURES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR THE QUESTION WILL LIKELY BE REJECTED.

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I have been in the antiques furniture and restoration business for 40 years and have continued my education in the trade by attending workshops and seminars through the Smithsonian, MESDA, and other organizations.

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Professional Refinishers Groop, Int. AIC

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BA Florida State University 1970 BA University of West Florida 1971

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This is a list of people that i know personally across the country that are competent, knowledgeable and skilled refinishers, restorers and conservators. AL Elberta Jim Cole Antique Works; AZ Phoenix Hal Resnikoff The Village Woodsmith; CA Fort Bragg Joe Amaral Wood Finish Services; CA San Clemente Michele Rosen Michele Rosen Woodfinishing & Conservation; CT Bridgeport Jim Young Old Gold Furniture Restoration; GA Atlanta Brian Hillman Hillman's Restoration; GA Bogart Fred McLean McLean's Refinishing; GA Atlanta Alan Noel A. Noel Furniture Refinishing; GA Atlanta Brian Webster Brian Webster; KS Topeka Dave Macfee Macfee Refinishing; KS Topeka Ben Myre Macfee Refinishing; MA West Newbury Bruce Hamilton Bruce Hamilton Antique Restoration; MA Dedham Robert Judd Judd Refinishing; MD Monrovia Kevin Hancock Hancock Piano Restorations; MI Armada Al Venditelli Armada Furniture Services LLC; MN Bemidji Don MacKinnon MacKinnon Woodworks; NC Winston Salem Martin O'Brien Martin O'Brien Cabinetmaker; NY Holbrook Dean Camenares East End Wood Strippers; NY Brooklyn Emily MacDonald Korth Emily MacDonald-Korth; NY Latham Mike Mascelli Fine Upholstery; OR The Dalles Frank Laroque LaRoque's Wood Shop; SC Charleston Paul Garbarini Heirloom Finishes; TN Oak Ridge David Reeves Classic Furniture Restorations; TX Aledo Joe Hornor Little Jack Horner's Furniture Restoration; TX Houston Fred Woodall Fred Woodall Repair Service; VA Roanoke Dick Patch Astonish Antique Restoration; WI Milwaukee Bill Balsiger Artisan Restorations;

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Collectibles-General (Antiques) - Gooseneck or Swan neck Rocker

Expert: robert klein - 11/3/2009

Question

Gooseneck Rocker

QUESTION: Hi, I acquired an old rocker. I've always been told that these are gooseneck rockers. I can't seem to find one on the internet. I'm sure there is. I would like to send a photo. I'm not sure how to do that in this letter. I cleaned the wood parts of the chair which kept the original patina. Then I waxed the wood. Then I reupholstered the rocker. It is beautiful. If you can email me and let me know how to send a before and after pic. I would appreciate it. It is not a platform rocker like some gooseneck rockers I have seen. The wood appears to be walnut or mahogany.
  Thanks so much, Richard Bromley
    Thanks so much, Richard

ANSWER: i believe there is a button for attaching pictures to the questions. with emails to private addresses, you just find in the menu where is says 'attach pictures' or 'attach file'. not exactly sure what to tell you as different operating systems and programs are different.

goose neck rockers can be standard or platform style in mahogany, birch, sweet gum or poplar woods. they can have can actual goose necks and heads carved for an arm or just the shape of the neck.

http://www.myrockingchairs.com/styles/gooseneck-rocking-chairs.html

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6764818

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QUESTION: Hi again Mr. Klein,
I am going to try and attach a pic of before and after. My question is when were these made and what is their estimated value?
              Thanks so much, Richard

Answer
value will vary with condition and wood. mahogany is more desirable for those who know. many are sweet gum or poplar stained with a water base stain to look like mahogany or figured birch and also stained.

1920-1940 era. if you send a close clear picture of the wood grain i will tell you the species.

retail runs from 100-450 depending on condition and wood. yours appears to fall in the mid range around 250-350

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