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  1. Nblanc912

    Nblanc912 New Member

    20170803_170441.jpg Bought this birthing chair and was told it was 1800s made in spain. Is there any way to identify it and how to determine value. Thanks 20170803_170430.jpg 20170803_170430.jpg 20170803_170423.jpg
     
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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  3. Nblanc912

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    Nblanc912 New Member

    No they don't unscrew. I paid $40 at a local thrift shop. Its definitely a conversation starter, i love it
     
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  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Congratulations on a baby bouncing old chair!
    ;)
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I've never seen one with that rope twist carving, very nice.
     
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  7. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Since you say that I'm thinking umbilical cords. :eek:
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Although I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' babies, I do know that the twisted rope motif is associated with Portugal, not Spain. It's an important design element of the Manueline style.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manueline

    Here's an example from the Palácio da Pena in Sintra.

    Debora

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