American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 68
Fine Seymour Attributed Federal Tambour Writing Desk
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for
$2,400
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 |
Boston, circa 1815, attributed to Thomas Seymour, burl wood, mahogany, and curly maple veneer, metal ball feet, brass leopard mask ring handles, and brass lion mask ring drawer pulls, tambour opens with drawer revealing two compartments with bird's eye maple turned handle lids and two small open compartments, writing surface lined with black oil cloth, 7 x 14 x 9-1/4 in.
Provenance: Gary F. Yeaton Antiques, Concord, New Hampshire, 2016; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts
Note: A similar example is pictured in Robert D. Mussey Jr., The Furniture Masterworks of John & Thomas Seymour (2003), pp. 444-445, no. 155
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Gary F. Yeaton Antiques, Concord, New Hampshire, 2016; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts
lacking key, some cracks, abrasions, and small losses/repairs to veneer, scattered abrasions, scratching, and some splitting to bottom panel, some tarnishing and loss to finish of metal elements, lion pulls with old repairs, one mask detached from screw but present, drawer fits snugly 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.
