A Federal Sawtooth Ebony-Banded Birch Sideboard

Early 19th Century

Height 43 x width 83 5/8 x depth 27 5/8 inches.

Property from a House and Garden Designed by David Hicks, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Provenance:

Hampton House Antiques, Birmingham, Michigan, 1981

The sideboard is American and not English as originally described. The wood is likely birch but could also be a faded cherry wood. Secondary woods include white pine and chestnut or ash. In overall good, stable condition. There is significant sun fading to the top and the proper left side. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Scattered lifting and small areas of loss to the veneer. Scattered age splits, most notably to the top surface of the superstructure at the proper left side. The drawer hardware appears to be original. There are mounts for five gallery posts but only four are present. The three center drawers with a brown velvet lining; the two side drawers are unlined and were previously fitted for bottles.

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A Federal Sawtooth Ebony-Banded Birch Sideboard

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