attributed to school of Thomas Seymour, probably Boston, Massachusetts, early 19th century, openwork scrolled foliate crest, gothic arch doors with silk curtains and finely fitted interior, gilt tooled brown leather writing surface, three long drawers with period greyhound or whippet brasses and flanked by fluted stiles, round tapered reeded legs, white pine secondary, 83 x 37-/4 x 22-1/4 in.
Provenance: Israel Sack, Inc., New York, NY, December 1996 (accompanied by a copy of receipt for $75,000); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Literature: Israel Sack, Inc.'s 90th Anniversary Catalogue, p. 107; and American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. VII, p. 2036 and vol. X, p. 2698.
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Israel Sack, Inc., New York, NY, December 1996 (accompanied by a copy of receipt for $75,000); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
replaced brasses, two smaller finials probably replaced, larger finial with loss, crest scrollwork with repairs to breaks, patch at door lock and molding to door edge possibly replaced, writing surface later, writing surface lid with repair to break, split to proper left side with infill, some checking to veneer and typical wear throughout
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