Featured WH Gunlocke Chair

Bought a chair that I probably overpaid to make much on it ($50), but I liked it none the less.

Trying to figure out what I have exactly. Thought it possibly could be a WH Gunlocke because it matched one I saw on eBay, but you know how that can go on eBay with people's descriptions.

Tracking the manufacture down by the patent number on the chair (2093319) the patent was obtained by a Bassick Co. Found them on google and they were selling furniture under the name The Burns and Bassick Co.

The chair is post 1937 by the patent number and probably post war due to the wheels being a hard rubber or plastic, although I guess its possible they were replaced. I'm probably going to ask $150, but I'll prob end up at around $80-100 is my guess.

Here are the pics if anyone has any input. Thanks in advanced.

 

I know that at some point manufacturers introduced five "arms" on the base for stability, but I have no idea regarding the time frame..............

 

I think this reasonably early. If post-war, not by all that much. Don't think I would have paid even half that and no way I could sell it for what you will ask. My market is notoriously cheap so I hope yours is better. I do like it quite a bit and think it desirable at the right price.

 

yeah, I bought it knowing I was over paying for it. Fairly sure I can get at least $80 for it here which gave me the chance to find out more about it plus make a little over my money w/ the fun of checking it out.

 

flipped it today for $100. Had a buyer in mind when I bought it so it ended up working out.

 

Bought one today for 5$ going to use it in my office. Nice to see it is or at least was worth that much.
Do you know if the top portion is leather? Want to make sure it gets a protective coat so it’s safe from sweat.

 

we won't know till you show us....
we live and die here by clear crisp photo's...

the one pictured above looks like real leather..