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A Small George III Elm and Ash Rocking Chair, Lancashire/cheshire
For sale by Jeckyll & Co
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A Small George III Elm and Ash Rocking Chair, Lancashire/cheshire

18th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

Nice neat size, good colour and structurallu sound.

Historic iron brace strengthening to the rocker, later woven rope seat, see images.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Elm Rocking Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1220932
Description
Nice neat size, good colour and structurallu sound.

Historic iron brace strengthening to the rocker, later woven rope seat, see images.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Elm Rocking Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220932
Jeckyll & Co
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A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.
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Archive I A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.

A Small George III Elm and Ash Rocking Chair, Lancashire/cheshire

Archive II A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat. View II
Archive III A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat. View III
Archive IV A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat. View IV
Archive V A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat. View V
Archive VI A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat. View VI
Archive VII A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat. View VII
Archive VIII A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat. View VIII
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Jeckyll & Co
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Edinburgh
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Verified Since May 2022
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A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.
A small George III elm and ash rocking chair, Lancashire/Cheshire
Ref: SA1220932
A George III dark wood rocking chair featuring a double spindle back, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialElm, Ash, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Rush seat, Turned stretchers, Curved rockers
  • SizeH 90.5 cm (36 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This George III country armchair belongs to the 18th century. It is constructed from elm and ash with a dark brown finish and stands on curved rockers with turned front legs, ring-turned side stretchers, and a double-tier spindle back topped by a curved crest rail. A later woven rope seat replaces the original upholstery, and historic iron braces strengthen the base. The proportions measure 90.5 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. Traditional seating of this type suits a living room, bedroom, or reading corner. It functions as a standalone accent chair or an occasional seat by a fireplace, bringing rustic character to a period or modern interior.

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A regional English country chair style from the late 18th century, characterized by rows of turned spindles, turned front stretchers, and a hand-woven rush seat.

Regional craftsmen predominantly used locally sourced British hardwoods such as elm, ash, and fruitwoods, paired with natural rushes woven together to form durable seating.

Authentic pieces exhibit construction details such as wooden dowel pegs, hand-turned posts, uneven wear on timber surfaces, and natural age-related patination.

Position the chair near a hearth or within a quiet reading corner, pairing its timber texture with neutral woven textiles for contrast.

Keep the chair clear of direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, clean gently using a soft dry brush, and apply beeswax polish to the timber annually.
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