19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston

Item Details

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: Mahogany
Place of Origin: United States
Period: Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1820

Condition: Good

Repaired: Minor veneer repair. Wear consistent with age and use. Early finish.