Rock-A-Bye Baby, Part Deux - Antique Field Cradle ... (Circa 1876-86)

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"Holy Cats-In-The-Cradle", Batman ...

This is an incredible, unbelievable piece, just into 13909 Antiques today

Antique Field Cradle (Circa 1876-86)

It is made of Mahogany, with curved slates, hung between the frames, that go from handles to runners, so that it can swing, and two metal wheels, allowing you to walk your baby ...

This was patented in 1876.

The Musuem of Florida History cites:

"Designed as a convenience for agricultural workers to enable them to carry their infants around in the fields with them as they worked ..."

While it has some scratches, one runner repaired and some signs of wear, it is in remarkable good condition, for something 128-to-138-years-old,

It is not fragile, per se, but is slight and it meant for carrying a small baby, so I wouldn't advise trying to use it to carry groceries or such

This is a somewhat rare object (for this area, at least) and only serious inquires will be accepted

Email me for info on coming to my shop to see and purchase.

I don't expect this to last too long