English George III Sheraton Period Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard With Original Removable Stage Back, Circa 1800

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English George III Sheraton Period Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard With Original Removable Stage Back, Circa 1800 is an expressive piece with … Read more English George III Sheraton Period Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard With Original Removable Stage Back, Circa 1800 is an expressive piece with both visual beauty, commanding serving surface, and practical storage and versatility, with a removable superstructure allowing the piece to be used as a traditional stage-back sideboard or in a lower, more streamlined configuration.

* Constructed from beautiful mahogany and polished finish, with brass details and inlaid lines that trace the perimeter of the top
* Long, rectangular serving surface with projecting edge
* Removable rear stage back with narrow upper shelf and three shallow cabinet sections
* Stage back incorporates three rectangular figured-mahogany fronts, each outlined with contrasting string inlay
* Small round brass knobls secure upper compartments, with shallow storage
* Broad lower cased features three aligned drawers, each fitted with a brass keyhole escutcheon and a circular brass ring pull mounted on a decorative backplate
* Key with decorative tassel suspends from the center drawer
* Slender square legs extend directly from the case and taper gradually toward spade-form feet.
* Front corner stiles are ornamented with narrow inlaid reserves
* Drawer construction features hand-cut dovetail joints and darkened secondary timber
* Removable stage back appears to be secured through concealed or inset metal fittings visible along its lower edge and the corresponding upper surface of the sideboard. This arrangement permits the superstructure to be detached, broadening the piece’s placement possibilities.
* When displayed with the stage back, the sideboard has a formal, tiered silhouette suited to a dining room, library, or entrance hall. Removed, the lowercase would offer a quieter, more linear profile while retaining the same expansive serving surface and drawer storage.
* Good antique condition with visible wear, surface variation, and evidence of prolonged use consistent with its stated period. Polished top displays scattered scratches, small dents, dark marks, abrasions, isolated indentations, and variations in sheen. Some wear is more evident where light reflects across the broad serving surface. Front edge of the top shows areas of rubbing, small losses, and localized lifting or chipping to the veneer or edge molding, particularly near one front corner. (See photo details)
* The drawer fronts retain their inlaid decoration but exhibit scratches, small dark marks, finish wear, minor edge abrasions, and localized discoloration. Some drawer margins appear slightly uneven in relation to the surrounding case. Fine age-related lines, small separations, and scattered surface imperfections are visible in several areas of the mahogany and veneer. These include small nicks or losses near corners, edges, and inlaid borders. One close view of the stage-back framing shows a small darkened hole or filled area near an inlaid border. The rear boards show scratches, holes, patches of finish loss, old marks, and general wear. The legs and feet exhibit surface wear, rubbing, small marks, and finish loss, especially toward the lower extremities.

Dimensions
44.25" W x 24" D x 42" H See less