Lot Essay
This cradle belongs to the largest group of cradles made in Scotland from the 18th to the 20th century, although unusually this example has a kerfed hood, instead of a bentwood hood.
Details
An elm cradle, Scottish, early 19th century
with tapered sides and domed hood with applied roundels, the slatted base with moulded edge, on rockers -- 34in. (87cm.) long
See Illustration
with tapered sides and domed hood with applied roundels, the slatted base with moulded edge, on rockers -- 34in. (87cm.) long
See Illustration