American & Southern | Session I | November 13, 2025
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 02:00PM EST
Lot 1574
Exceptional New England Federal Eagle Inlaid Tambour Desk, Sack Provenance
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Sold for
$20,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, circa 1800-1815, highly figured maple and mahogany veneers, tambour doors centering a tiger maple inlaid prospect door, centering a large patera depicting the American Federal eagle, inlaid ivory escutcheons, desk cubbies with pale blue painted interiors in keeping with much of the Seymour's work, 49 x 40-1/5 x 17 in.
Provenance: R.T. Haines Halsey, a trustee and unofficial curator at the opening of the American wing at the Metropolitan Museum. Israel Sack, New York, purchased September 2000 (accompanied by invoice and write-up); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
Literature: According to the Sack receipt, illustrated in The Handbook of the American Wing, p. 192; also illustrated in Homes of Our Ancestors by R.T. Haines Halsey and Tower, p. 19.
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R.T. Haines Halsey, a trustee and unofficial curator at the opening of the American wing at the Metropolitan Museum. Israel Sack, New York, purchased September 2000 (accompanied by invoice and write-up); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
brasses replaced, scattered repairs to drawer secondary with later varnish to interiors, backboards replaced Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
