Federal Boston Lyre Games Table Attributed To Thomas Seymour & Thomas Wightman, circa 1815

A very fine Federal card table attributable to renown Boston cabinetmaker, Thomas Seymour (1771-1848) with carvings likely by Thomas Wightman (1759-1827), Boston, circa 1815. The top is of solid mahogany; apron rails are supported by a solid mahogany lyre on the back side with scrolling carved leafage and simulated lyre strings on the front, and rest on a rectangular base plinth. Base is supported by four "C" scrolling legs that stand proud of the plinth; each leg with three large reeded moldings, and terminating in hairy paw brass foot mounts with spherical brass casters.

Attributed to:
Thomas Seymour (Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions:
Open: 35 1/2 wide x 36" deep x 27 1/4" high;
Closed: 35 1/2" wide x 18" deep x 27 1/4" high;
Height to underside of apron: 23";
Height to underside of top: 26 1/2"

Style:
Federal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Mahogany,Poplar,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Polished

Place of Origin:
United States

Period:
Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1815

Condition:
Good.
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Table was restored & French-polished in our workshop. Our antique pieces are all restored to the most exacting standards. We have been collecting Federal American Furniture for 36 years. Our collection is selective and offers the best of the period.