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Sorry Dee, I couln't find any information on it. I suggest you take it to a dealer or appraiser to see if they can tell you anything. Good luck

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I was given a chair that has a mark on one leg -I can't make it all out but it has fancy V and what looks like. An ir or ic ...t..and other letters

-- Contributed by: Dee Garcia

Leanne, I would need a lot more information to even begin to guess. :) you can take them to a local appraiser or try to find similar ones on eBay

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

hi, i have two chairs im trying to figure out what kind they are. i know that they were sent by train to childress texas which i have the train ticket that was stapled to the bottem of one. and also the man. ticket. the fabric is wauga. please let me know if you know anything!

-- Contributed by: leanne

Oh my gosh! Tiffany that is an awesome find! Congrats! Enjoy it. :)

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

Just thought I would let everyone know about my great find! I went to a few garage sales this past weekend and at the very last one - way out of town - and I found a queen anne original chair that this lady said had been in her basement for over 40 years. it was her mother's mothers chair and this lady was like 80! It is so beautiful, light pink, crushed velvet feel, all the original buttons are there and intact! It is just perfect! I paid $5.00!!! That was the best part! My girls love it and have been sitting in it all weekend!!! Props to people with stuff in the basement!!!

-- Contributed by: Tiffany

Virginia, Sadly the unique needlepoint, if original, was a large part of the value of the chair. With the needlepoint intact the chairs' value may have averaged 600.00 or more for the set. With the needlepoint gone the value will be less than half that. The chairs will look most authentic with needlepoint, and you may even be able to find vintage needlepoint on eBay. You should take the chairs to a local appraiser to get the best advice. I hope this helps.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

Rob-Kroehler Furniture was considered one of the biggest furniture manufacturers in the world.It spanned nearly 100 years of furniture manufacturing, closing in 1978. Without knowing more about your chairs I can't tell you much about them. Hope this helps.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I purchased a pair of Victorian needlepoint chairs ~10 yrs ago for $125.Sadly, the needlepoint has borne the brunt of much feline visitation...is there any value to re-covering the chairs in needlepoint vs another medium? Did any significant value get clawed away? Knowledge apprediated! Many thx!!

-- Contributed by: Virginia

I have two chairs I am trying to find info on. They were removed from a ship on Lake Michigan years ago. They are leather and wood and are filled with something that looks like hay. On the back is a metal stamp that says Kroehler Furniture, Chicago Illinois. If you have any info can you kindly get back to me thanks.

-- Contributed by: Rob Jalbert

Jeff- you have a sewing rocker, also sometimes called a nursing rocker. The folding rocker was invented in 1868 and was popular up through the early part of the 20th century. I can't find any informaiton on the manufacturer but I would guess that is was made in Mass. The fabric style should give you a clue to the age. Look at victorian, art deco, arts and crafts, style fabrics on google and you should get a good idea of when it was made if that is the original fabric.. as far as value..the chairs sell at auction from 50-200 or so depending on the age, the condition, and the details. Good luck

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have an antique rocking chair that I am trying to find out more about. On the botton of the seat the tag reads "A Liberty M Lock & Son Inc", but I cant seem to find anything out about it. It is a folding style rocker and has the original fabric. Also on the tag is "107A Mass 449."

Can anyone out ther help?

-- Contributed by: Jeff

Karen, it is hard to say what the original seat was like. It sounds like you have a sewing or nursing rocker and most of the seats on those prior to the arts and crafts/Stickley movement in the early 1900s were caned or wooden. I would suggest, for the most accurate appraisal, you take it to a local appraiser and have them check it out. Good luck.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have a rocking chair purchased around 1885 or 1886. It has a high narrow back with 6 spindles in the center. It has no arms. I am looking for a picture so I can see what the orginal seat looked like, it was my grandmothers and she changed the seat cover a lot. I would also like to know the value.I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you

-- Contributed by: Karen Greening

The Wisconsin Chair Company, of Port Wahington was the backbone of the economy in that area from 1889 to it's closure in 1959. Without knowing more about your chairs I cannot guess a date. Your best bet would be to take them to a local appraiser for valuation. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have 4 side chairs and 1 armed chair stampled The WI Chair Co, Port Washington Blue Spanish Leather 2709 Wal Blue. I'm trying to find out value, etc. They appear to be original finish and fabric.

-- Contributed by: WI Chair Company

SuZanne, I am sorry, that is a stock image and we have no way of tracing the chair. I will, however take a look at the picture and see if I can come up with any information. :)

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have been trying to find an alike chair that's been in my family, and while researching I saw that the picture of the chair (with bird cage, etc.) on antiques.lovetoknow.com is extremely similiar to mine except the back is a solid carved piece, and the seat looks almost identical to the carved seat I have. Can you tell me anything about it.....please? Thank you so much!

-- Contributed by: SuZanne Alsaif

Founded in 1901, the Elgin A. Simonds Company produced reproductions of antique chairs throughout the early 1900s, and became very popular in the 1920s and 30s. The furniture that they copied was heavily researched and the craftsmen paid alot of attention to detail. There is a book with the current values of Simonds chairs, called "Popular Furniture of the 1920s and 1930s" You might check with your library to see if you can get a copy on loan. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have a chair made by Elgin A. Simonds Company that I purchased at a yard sale. How can I find out about it and the true vaule.

-- Contributed by: Dottie

Terri, that is a fantastic find. You have to love thrift stores! Congrats.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have a old chair that I found at a second hand store. It is very different looking.

-- Contributed by: terri shafer

Hi Sam, There is a plethora of information on the internet as well as some great resources at your local library. You did not say exactly what you were looking for so I don't know exactly where to direct you. If you are looking for specific information sometimes chatting with an antiques dealer is helpful.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I need to find out more about 20th century chairs, about art deco, rennie macintosh, art noveau, etc. please help!!

-- Contributed by: Sam Bowes-Jones

We are unable to give information on specific pieces. Try contacting a local appraiser or visit What's it Worth to You to find an appraiser.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I have a yellow hedstrom highchair(teddy bear back) with the number 669. I can't find info on it. please help. thank you.

-- Contributed by: sam

Unfortunately we are unable to give information on specific pieces. Your best bet is to look for an appraiser in your area who can guide you to the information that you need.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Hello, I am trying to establish the origin of a set of six chairs, which i was told are sitting room chairs. They are beautifully carved with shells and flower with cabriole legs.

Also I came into possession of a white statue of a boy and girl playing a mandolin. it is marked with the n and crown mark of capo di monte. However, i am not aware that capo di monte ever did white figurines. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

-- Contributed by: Maria Mifsud

I would contact a local Antique dealer. They should be able to give you a ballpark estimate and refer you to an appraiser. You may also want to check your local library or bookstore for an Antique Price Guide that focuses on furniture.

Good Luck!

-- Contributed by: Debbie Vasen

Hello, I am in need of some help on apprasing an old Rocking Chair I have had for several years. Could you possibly guide me in the right direction? Thanks, Charles Pritchard

-- Contributed by: Charles Pritchard
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