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19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston

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Important American Federal Period Secretary. School of John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, circa 1820. Mahogany and Mahogany Veneered Case on Pine Secondary Wood. Two Gothic Fenestrated Doors in upper case over two Gothic colonnaded and blind doors. Base has drop front writing surface and pull out drawer. All on fluted tapered legs. Beautiful Boston craftsmanship. Provenance: Distinguished Private Collection, Newport
  • Attributed to:
    John & Thomas Seymour (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 92 in (233.68 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Minor veneer repair. Wear consistent with age and use. Early finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU864544493862

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