Seymour Federal mahogany sideboard (Boston, Mass)

The Ticknor family important federal mahogany sideboard, attributed to Thomas Seymour, Boston, circa 1810-15.

Seymour Federal mahogany sideboard (Boston, Mass)

Inventory #15028

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Seymour Federal mahogany sideboard (Boston, Mass)
This sideboard features the flamboyant use of vibrant mahogany veneers and construction features associated with the shop of Thomas Seymour. Robert Mussey has confirmed this attribution and a letter of verification accompanies the piece. Additionally, this piece has a superb history of ownership including prominent Bostonian George Ticknor [1791-1871]. A Harvard professor and a founder of the Boston Public library he lived at the corner of Beacon and Park Street across from the capitol building in the famous Amory-Ticknor house, which stands today.

Dimensions

Height 42 ½ Width 76 ¼ Depth 23

Pricing

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