How old is this child rocking chair? 1850?

How old is this child rocking chair? 1850? It have iron cut nail

 

for reference only ...
https://www.historicnewengland.org/explore/collections-access/gusn/53181

 

That’s pretty cool thx

 

https://www.americanheritage.com/boston-rocker

 

Definitely an oldie. Caned examples are not as common and make dating this a bit more difficult. The solid seat on most is a good clue as to date. However, the rolled front and up-turned back of your seat are also good earmarks. The rocker attachment and old paint are aslo plus characteristics as to age. I don't think your 1850 date to be out of line. The cane seat does make me think just a bit later, though I do not have anything solid to back this hunch up.

Here is a similar rocker on ebay that has been stripped and re-caned. The seller makes no representation as to age, other than being 19th century.

ANTIQUE CHILD'S BOSTON ROCKER CANED SEAT PEGGED EXCELLENT | eBay

 

Rather than being a child's rocking chair, according to the article I linked to above it might be a "nurse chair" -

"Small, armless, and low-seated, this chair usually was found in the bedroom, where it was convenient for nursing a baby."

 

the cane doesn't seen to have the same wear as the wood seat...

 

That is true. But at least the caning appears to be hand done as opposed to the press in stuff.