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Description

19th century mahogany cot hung on an end -support frame with iron hooks allowing it to be rocked.

In country house condition with wings of age and use, but generally sound and useable. Mimor imperfecrtions and damage as would be expected.

Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Wooden Cradle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1158546

Description

19th century mahogany cot hung on an end -support frame with iron hooks allowing it to be rocked.

In country house condition with wings of age and use, but generally sound and useable. Mimor imperfecrtions and damage as would be expected.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Wooden Cradle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1158546

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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Telephone 01303 221229

Location

Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck

Verified Since Aug 2019

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19th Century Rocking Child's Cot/Crib

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ObjectCradles & Cots
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialMahogany, Pine, Hardwood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned spindles, Rocking frame, Solid headboard, Castor feet

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Nineteenth-century cradles were essential nursery furniture pieces, often crafted by local carpenters or furniture houses to soothe infants with a gentle rocking motion.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pine, utilizing traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon alongside turned spindles.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut timber marks, period-appropriate joinery, oxidisation on metal hardware, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

Such pieces can be repurposed as decorative storage for textiles or plush toys, or utilised as a historical focal point in a traditional living space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood.