Painted Cradle, Switzerland, circa 1700

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle circa 1870. Good example of how we used to put our children to sleep in the 19th century. Pine construction with original red wash stain.  ...

Fantastic early 18thc Pennsylvania painted and decorated baby cradle with strong German Dutch influence . This early cradle has come out of a fifty year collection and was found in Southern Pennsylvania originally . The hex signs...

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle circa 1860. Traditional Swedish painted cradle in original paint.  Ideal for use as toy storage or the perfect decorative object...

This delightful baby cradle was hand-crafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. Note each of the narrow ends with dates and monograms. The original painted finish with red/orange panels, white flowers and green leaves is also gently appealing where the paint is worn away from years of use revealing the aged pine. The faux wood brown background was the traditional folk art style of the era. This wood cradle has been restored and waxed. It is solid/structurally sound. A new base/bottom has been added. An old alteration is seen along the rockers where it was raised up. Antique cradles...