{"product_id":"antique-19th-c-european-folk-art-rocking-cradle-hand-carved-wood-catholic-iconography-and-monogram","title":"Antique 19th C European Folk Art Rocking Cradle Hand Carved Wood Catholic Iconography and Monogram","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Price Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The price listed above covers the item only. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include shipping or professional crating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Shipping Invoice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item is too large for standard delivery. After checkout, we will contact you with a professional crating and freight quote. We will bill this to you on a separate invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a Quote First?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to know the shipping cost before purchasing, please click our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e link or call us with your delivery zip code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique 19th C European Folk Art Rocking Cradle Hand Carved Wood Catholic Iconography and Monogram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 11 3\/4\" High x 28 1\/2\" Wide x 14 1\/2\" Deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional mid to late 19th century European Alpine or Basque\/Pyrenean folk art baby cradle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece showcases stunning, authentic chip carving techniques across all primary panels, presenting a rich narrative of symbolic protections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt using traditional mortise and tenon construction anchored by wooden joinery pegs, the wood has developed a warm, dark, naturally aged patina over more than a century of preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconography and Motifs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Headboard: Features a prominent Catholic IHS Christogram flanked by a central Latin cross and three lower crucifixion nails. The panel finishes with a classic crowned scalloped upper edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Footboard: Carved with a large, swirling Sun Wheel lauburu rosette variant bordered by clean geometric triangle framing, representing the cycle of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Side Panel A: Showcases a custom, serif style family monogram reading I C G housed in concentric framing, paired courtship birds, and a central Tree of Life flanked by a guardian dove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Side Panel B: Features a matched wildlife set of an Alpine Stag buck with detailed antlers and a companion doe, along with a Sacred Heart topped by a cross and a separate heart pierced by an arrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Framing Details: Medallions alternate between highly textured sawtooth edges and rope twist borders. Side rails feature three matching stabilizer holes on each side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition. Structurally strong and stable with a beautiful, deep, untouched original finish. The lower rockers display faint, historic pinhole insect flight holes that are entirely inactive, adding authentic rustic character common to continental country furniture of this era. Normal wear from use and age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49980206973178,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/881C680F-7376-49BE-8409-54C452C8DA6E.jpg?v=1785860355","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-19th-c-european-folk-art-rocking-cradle-hand-carved-wood-catholic-iconography-and-monogram","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}