A few examples of appraisal values for
MAMMY BENCH

• DECORATED ROCKING BENCH AND RUSH SEAT
  DECORATED ROCKING BENCH AND RUSH SEAT CHAIRS CIRCA 1840The rocking bench with elaborate stenciled decoration on the crest rail and painted decoration overall is fitted with a replacement gate. Benches of this form were for for domestic help to multitask, rocking the baby while leaving the hands free for other tasks and chores. In the antiques trade, these were traditionally referred to as a mammy bench. Height to seat is 14.5 inches.An unrelated pair of thumb back chairs with paint decoration and woven rush seats are included. Height to seat is 17.5 inches.Chairs measures 32.25 x 15.5 x 18 and the bench is 28.25 x 43 x 24 inches.There are no issues of damage or repair. There is wear at some edges.
• AMERICAN WINDSOR PINE MAMMY BENCH Mid
  AMERICAN WINDSOR PINE MAMMY BENCH Mid 19th century, white pine, straight crest rail with eleven spindles, single board plank set, scrolled arms, adjustable three-rung baby panel, turned straight legs with stretcher on rockers.
• NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE CHILD'S MAMMY
  NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE CHILD'S MAMMY BENCHNew England painted pine child's mammy bench, 19th c., retaining an old red and black grained surface, overall - 18" h., 24" w. Condition: Minor surface abrasions.
• New England Federal paint decorated
  New England Federal paint decorated mammy bench, circa 1830, decorated with faux rosewood and gilt stenciling. Provenance: Raymond James Antiques, Lahaska, PA 30"h x 54"l x 16"d Condition: Wear consistent with age.