Folk Art & Americana
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 01:00AM EST
Lot 27
Ware Ladder-Back Rocking Chair, ca. 1800
Sold for
$375
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A tiger maple ladderback rocking chair attributed to Ware, late 18th to early 19th century. Shaker style construction, with woven rush seat. Ovoid-shaped finials, curved ladders, and ring cuts on stretcher supports are common characteristics of a Ware chair, as well as bulbous rockers.
Maskell Ware was a furniture maker beginning in 1780 in the Delaware Valley of New Jersey. His family continued the practice through four generations, until 1940. This chair is believed to be a 2nd Generation or later.
Measures 48 inches tall with rockers, 33.75 inches long and 22.5 inches wide.
Rocking chair is in very good condition.
Maskell Ware was a furniture maker beginning in 1780 in the Delaware Valley of New Jersey. His family continued the practice through four generations, until 1940. This chair is believed to be a 2nd Generation or later.
Measures 48 inches tall with rockers, 33.75 inches long and 22.5 inches wide.