Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025
Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 91
Very Fine and Rare Pair of Classical Brass Inlaid and Ormolu Mounted Rosewood Games Tables
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
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 John Seymour (1738-1818) and/or Thomas Seymour (1771-1848), white pine secondary, brass paw form casters, lyre form supports, appear to retain original baise lining on top of rails, 30-3/4 x 36 x 17-5/8 in., opens to 35-3/8 in.
Provenance: Gary Carlisle, New York; Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York, August 1987; Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, January 1988 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $75,000); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
Note: A nearly identical table is illustrated in Boston on the Age of Neoclassicism, Hirschl & Adler Galleries, 1999, catalog no. 9.
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Gary Carlisle, New York; Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York, August 1987; Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, January 1988 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $75,000); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
fine condition overall, some brass string inlay pulled out; one example with slight 1/4 in. smile, slight moisture damage inside fly leaf, very small patch at lower plinth, and very minor repairs at hinges 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.
