FINE FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CYLINDER ROLLTOP SECRETARY IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS SEYMOUR.

Early 19th century, Boston. In two parts, the upper bookcase with three pediments joined by a curved frieze surrounded by cast bronze finials in the form of classical urns with spires above a pair Gothic arched astragal glazed panel doors, opening to an interior fitted with two adjustable baize-lined shelves fitted to the waist molded case above a pair of aligned drawers with birdseye maple panels within mahogany crossbanded borders above the mahogany barrel roll opening to an interior of valanced pigeon holes flanked by banks of three stationary drawers above a baize-lined pullout writing surface over a pair of aligned short drawers above a bank of two drawers flanked on the left with a bottle drawer all with cockbeaded edges, mahogany crossbanding and Birdseye maple panels raised on square tapering legs with string inlaid contrasting borders and with unusual scrolled returns. SIZE: 89-1/2″ h x 42-1/4″ w x 22-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Desk retains original surface with undisturbed patina, two capitals on colonnettes left panel door facing are missing. The left tall glass panel in same door with crescent crack. Right hand door facing with crescent crack in upper section in top glass inner pane. Bottom long drawer in lower case missing 15″ strip of cockbeading along upper edge of drawer. One return on each of front leg is off. Each existing return needs cosmetic restoration. Baize liner on writing surface, original but deteriorated. Wood knob on barrel roll needs reattachment. Lock mechanism for barrel roll is absent. No major structural damages noted beyond those which are listed. Generally good overall. 50276-2 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2357

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2357	$14,220.00	FINE FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CYLINDER ROLLTOP SECRETARY IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS SEYMOUR. Early 19th century, Boston. In two parts, the upper bookcase with three pediments joined by a curved frieze surrounded by cast bronze finials in the form of classical urns with spires above a pair Gothic arched astragal glazed panel doors, opening to an interior fitted with two adjustable baize-lined shelves fitted to the waist molded case above a pair of aligned drawers with birdseye maple panels within mahogany crossbanded borders above the mahogany barrel roll opening to an interior of valanced pigeon holes flanked by banks of three stationary drawers above a baize-lined pullout writing surface over a pair of aligned short drawers above a bank of two drawers flanked on the left with a bottle drawer all with cockbeaded edges, mahogany crossbanding and Birdseye maple panels raised on square tapering legs with string inlaid contrasting borders and with unusual scrolled returns. SIZE: 89-1/2″ h x 42-1/4″ w x 22-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Desk retains original surface with undisturbed patina, two capitals on colonnettes left panel door facing are missing. The left tall glass panel in same door with crescent crack. Right hand door facing with crescent crack in upper section in top glass inner pane. Bottom long drawer in lower case missing 15″ strip of cockbeading along upper edge of drawer. One return on each of front leg is off. Each existing return needs cosmetic restoration. Baize liner on writing surface, original but deteriorated. Wood knob on barrel roll needs reattachment. Lock mechanism for barrel roll is absent. No major structural damages noted beyond those which are listed. Generally good overall. 50276-2 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2357 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CYLINDER ROLLTOP SECRETARY IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS SEYMOUR.