August Americana
Description:
Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Worktable, possibly the work of Thomas or Thomas and John Seymour, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1810, rectangular top with cut ovolo corners above a conforming beaded case of two drawers bordered in checkered stringing and mahogany "bag" drawer below, the checkered stringing duplicated on the sides and back, all flanked by ring-turned half-columns continuing to ring-turned, reeded, tapering legs ending in casters, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 29, wd. 18 3/4, dp. 14 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
surface imperfections to top, minor losses to checkered stringing around drawers, minor patch to right of middle drawer, other losses (to beading, etc.)
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Keywords
John Seymour, Thomas SeymourStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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