Southern Hepplewhite sideboard with a Richmond, Virginia area history, figured maple primary and yellow pine secondary. Molded rectangular top above three cockbeaded and dovetailed drawers over a central deep compartment with breadboard doors flanked by two deep drawers; the skirt with pronounced scalloped decoration, all on tall tapered legs which are extensions of stiles. Mortise and tenon case with pin construction. 43" H x 68" W x 23 3/4" D. American, 1800-1820. Provenance: Descended in a family originally from the Richmond, Virginia area.

Older refinish. Hardware is not original. Some age cracking noted to top, top also with patch to right corner and some minor staining and sun fading; losses to three carved elements of skirt (one at front, 2 at sides); a center rectangle of backboard repaired or replaced; later braces to middle legs. At least one lock replaced.