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Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Clock with Seymour Attributed Case, Boston, Circa 1790

Creator: Thomas Seymour -John & Thomas Seymour
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Case Attributed to John and Thomas Seymour.

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: Pine

Reference: The construction details on a John and Thomas Seymour tall case clock discussed and illustrated as entry 145 in Robert D. Mussey, The Furniture Masterworks of John and Thomas Seymour are identical to this clock. These details include the blocking behind the feet and the quarter columns, and the construction of the hood with each side joined to its base side board with two wide, double through tenons, each wedged securely.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	Boston, Circa 1790.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal, Hepplewhite
Dealer Reference #:	5234
Incollect Reference #:	152614

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	91 in;	D.	9.5 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	231.14 cm;	D.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

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