Mahogany Sideboard, Huntboard, Sheraton, Federal,1820

It is being shown before any conservation, restoration or stabilization has been done by us. There are previous repairs done in a reversible and appropriate manner. It is my opinion that the drawer pulls were added to facilitate opening and closing as underneath backside of the drawer fronts have hidden cutouts to accommodate a three or four finger grasp to open the drawers. Regardless, the pulls, if added or altered, were likely done at least a century ago based on inspection of the inside of the drawer. There are expected proper and previous repairs done to this piece.

The expected lifting and slight separation of the drawer and back splash veneers is to be expected but will be corrected-properly. That process has begun on the drawers.

The locks in the doors have been replaced with flush mount locks. The minor veneer lifting on the drawers is being addressed and corrected, not a problem and well withing my skill set.

The top has the expected shrinkage separation for a piece of this age with the more desirable and proper thinner (3/8-7/16 inch) top for a piece of this type. The thinner tops on earlier sideboards are constructed with a thicker border which gives the illusion of a thick top.

This will be cosmetically treated and stabilized using a flexible gap filling adhesive to allow for wood movement without further damage. The turnip shaped feet are brass capped in the traditional Sheraton style. The flat sides are not a flaw or loss but were made as shown. This is one of the features that persuaded me to contact a scholar on the work of Thomas Day to determine if this could have been one of his pieces. No determination was made, it could not be confirmed or denied but does appear to be more refined than the majority of Day's work.

The astragal strip on the right side central doors is reeded brass as well. The bottom and back board appear to be tulip poplar, are full 1+ inch thick, and hand planed as should be.

We are in the process of some touch up and minor repairs to the veneers on this piece. Upon inspection I believe this to be 1820-30.

A few pictures to whet you appetite for this unique piece from a Virginia estate. Likely Virginia or North Carolina in origin. more information and dimensions to follow.

Price includes work to the piece.

Item ID: rk154