FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SIDEBOARD,Late 18th century, with original hardware. Substantial shaped plinth-top with contrasting string-inlaid edges; conforming three drawer frieze over two conforming cellarettes and recessed serpentine center- opening doors; the whole with quarter-patera inlaid drawer fronts; bell flower inlaid posts; square tapering legs - 40 in. x 59 1/2 in. x 24 in. Estimate $900-1,200
Good over-all condition, with scattered small veneer losses; some light abrasions; water stained feet; and hair-line age crack on top back surface. It has NOT been cut down.
