AboutFred Taylor 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, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions 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
Michele wrote at 2007-07-04 03:19:34
Hi, Rick. I recently came across a wicker rocking chair myself. The "tag" on the bottom was stained along with the chair. But, best I can make out - the name of the manufacturer is A H Ordway and Co., South Framingham, MA. There was a date on it of May 28, 1893.
I've checked various sites, but cannot trace the manufacturers name. However, when I looked up South Framingham, MA - there were references to Ordway Street, etc.
Hope this helps. If you come across additional info, I'd love to know what it is.
Thanks,
Michele
Chuck wrote at 2008-05-06 00:56:56
Rick,
I happen to have a platform rocker of the same era. The maker of your chair is Ordway. The label on mine is still intact.
