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Federal Tambour Desk made by Ebenezer Knowlton

Creator: Ebenezer Knowlton
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Labeled by Ebenezer Knowlton (1769-1810)

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: White Pine

Reference: This desk is the subject of an article by Thomas Ormsbee entitled “A New Boston Worker Identified; Ebenezer Knowlton, Was Cabinetmaker from 1796 to 1810…” in the American Collector, December 5, 1933, pages 1 and 10.

Provenance: Mrs. Stephen W. Miller; sold at Anderson Galleries, Inc., American Art Association, Sale 3927, December 19, 1931, New York.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	Boston, Circa 1800.
Styles / Movements:	Federal
Dealer Reference #:	6914
Incollect Reference #:	197800

Dimensions

W.	40.875 in;	H.	46 in;	D.	18.375 in;
W.	103.82 cm;	H.	116.84 cm;	D.	46.67 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.