Bidspirit auction | Victorian Walnut Rocking Cradle

Victorian Walnut Rocking Cradle - Origin: American Date: Circa 1860-1875 Period/Style: Victorian / Renaissance Revival Materials: Carved walnut and figured walnut veneer Form: Rocking cradle with paneled ends and shaped side slats Description: Walnut rocking cradle with arched head and foot panels, figured veneer, molded surrounds and carved foliate cresting centered by round and oval bosses. The side rails enclose a series of shaped openwork slats, with small finials at the corner posts. Raised on curved rocker supports joined by a long turned stretcher. The architectural panels and carved ornament are characteristic of American Renaissance Revival bedroom furniture. Reportedly from the Nathan Bedford Forrest homestead, according to the consignor. Dimensions: 45 in. H x 41 in. W x 23 in. D Provenance: Reportedly from the Nathan Bedford Forrest homestead, according to the consignor. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered surface wear, nicks, rubbing and small separations to the walnut and veneered panels. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 45 x 41 x 23 in