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I HAVE TWO GOOSE NECK ROCKERS THAT MY HUSBANDS GRANDMOTHER HAD. I THINK YOU PROBABLY KNOW WHAT THESE ARE. ONE IS COVERED IN CLOTH UPHOLSTERY AND THE OTHER IS PLASTIC OR LEATHER? I WAS JUST WONDERING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THESE ROCKERS AND THEIR APPROXIMATE VALUE. BOTH ARE IN GOOD SHAPE.
Kay - Gooseneck or swan arm rockers have been popular in one form or another since the early 1800s. However, most of theones that survive today were made in the late 19th century and durning the Depression era. I have a Depression version in solid mahogany.
Unfortunately there is no intrinsic value in a gooseneck style rocker just as there is no intrinsic value in a Boston rocker, a Salem rocker, a slipper rocker or a platform rocker. As always value is a function of rarity, quality, condition and age. If you can send me photos of the rockers I will be happy to do some research. Send photos as .jpg files to me at fmtaylor@aol.com. If you can send photos please attach a copy of your original question so I can match them up. I get a great many "orphan" photos each month without a clue of where they belong. Thanks for writing. Fred Taylor
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Expertise
I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, trunks, lighting, clocks or children's and baby furniture and will not respond to questions about those items.
Experience
I ran an antique furniture restoration business for twenty years. I am a nationally syndicated columnist on the subject of antique furniture for such publications as Antique Week and New England Antiques Journal. I have produced one video on the subject of furniture identification and my book "HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE" is now available.I have also published articles in Antique Trader, Chicago Art Deco Society, Northeast Magazine, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyles, Professional Refinishing, Antiques and Art Around Florida and Antique Shoppe. You can visit my website at www.furnituredetective.com
Education/Credentials
BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida
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