Authentic 19th Century L. Hitchcock Windsor Rocking Chair — Hitchcocksville, Conn.

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A rare and genuine antique L. Hitchcock rocking chair featuring the original stenciled maker’s mark on the crest rail reading … Read more A rare and genuine antique L. Hitchcock rocking chair featuring the original stenciled maker’s mark on the crest rail reading “L. Hitchcock. Hitchcocksville. Conn. Warranted” with the characteristic backwards N’s — a hallmark of original 19th century production dating to the 1820s–1843 period.

This stunning Windsor spindle-back rocker showcases the iconic Hitchcock gold harvest stenciling on the crest rail, depicting a fruit basket, cornucopia, grapes, and foliage — one of the most sought-after Hitchcock decorative motifs. The ebonized black finish with warm natural wood seat is classic American Colonial craftsmanship at its finest.

✦ Confirmed original maker’s stamp with backwards N’s
✦ Gold harvest/fruit stenciling on crest rail
✦ Spindle back Windsor style
✦ Ebonized black finish with natural wood seat
✦ No HCCo reproduction stamp — pre-1946 original
✦ Exceptionally well-preserved structure

A truly special piece of American furniture history for the serious collector. See less