American sideboard, possibly Southern, with poplar primary, yellow pine and poplar secondary. Consisting of a tall shaped backsplash above a plain overhanging top, two center drawers above a center arch stepped apron flanked by two doors, all resting on tall tapering Hepplewhite style legs. Drawers, apron, doors, and sides all with deeply incised line decoration, square nail construction throughout. Sideboard paneled doors having mortise and tenon construction and wooden pegs. Sideboard fitted with unusual lollipop style pulls. Drawers fitted with carved oval pulls. 52 3/4″ H x 58 1/2″ W x 17″ D. Third quarter of the 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Hawkins County, Tennessee collection.

Appears to retain an old if not original surface. Backsplash appears to be an earlier element incorporated in the sideboard design when it was originally constructed. Drawer bottoms appear to have old replacements. Oxidation of varnish, interior mixed woods, and square nail heads consistent with 19th-century manufacture. Expected light losses and scattered abrasions to case due to use.