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Federal Card Table, c. 1795-1810

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Probably Boston or Salem, Massachusetts, ca. 1795-1810.

The cardtable, having a bow-front with elliptical sides supported by tapered legs, maybe considered a transitional piece sharing both late 18th and early 19th c. attributes. The piece is adorned by crotch flame birch veneer with the central oval panel surrounded by mahogany veneer. The faces of the top and bottom rail are further embellished with rosewood banding. The inside horizontal screw gains on the front rail are Seymour features seen on other card tables which suggests a Boston origin. The table is supported by tapered legs terminating into the cuffs with tapered feet.

More Information

In the Style of:	John & Thomas Seymour
Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, crotch flame-birch veneer, rosewood banding, pine, secondary.
Condition:	Excellent. Vestiges of earlier varnish finishes, excellent condition.
Creation Date:	Circa 1795-1810
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	F-T-CRD 020
Incollect Reference #:	105182

Dimensions

W.	35.5 in;	H.	29 in;
W.	90.17 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.