Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Glazed Desk/Bookcase

Description:

Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Glazed Desk/Bookcase, attributed to Thomas Seymour, Boston, c. 1815-20, the top section with scrolled gallery, Gothic glazed doors and a shelved interior with four valanced compartments and four drawers, three cockbeaded drawers below on lower section of fold-out writing surface, three long drawers and two bottle drawers on vase- and ring-turned feet and valanced apron, old brass pulls, refinished, (minor imperfections),ht. 81, wd. 40 1/4, dp. 20 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Right side of case with shrinkage crack.


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