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Restoring an Antique Rocking Chair

, I suppose. Some people see a forlorn rocker and put it out on the curb with a “Free” sign on it. That’s how we came upon this antique rocking chair, although I could instantly see past a few surface blemishes. Underneath the tattered original leather upholstery c. 1910, was a surprisingly sturdy chair frame. Sure, the corbels popped loose as they

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