Description

A Large Victorian Country House Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Sideboard Shapland & Petter

A large Victorian country house carved mahogany mirror back sideboard, in the manner of Shapland and Petter. The sideboard is made from mahogany, which has a great colour and grain patination. The sideboard is formed with the back being set with a full length bevel edged mirror. The back is supported on large fluted and turned columns and supports. It has a small shelf on the back. The base of the sideboard is set with a large cupboard on either side. The cupboard doors have shaped fronts with a small carved panel in the centre. Opening the left hand cupboard it has a top drawer which is sectioned and lined in green baize. Below this there is a sliding tray. Opening the right hand cupboard it has a single drawer and then open storage space. To the centre of the it has a dome topped open display area. Below this there is a single large storage drawer. The whole sideboard is raised on solid side supports with stepped feet. The sideboard is in the manner of Shapland and Petter. It dates to around 1870-1880.

Size
Height 68.5”
Height of Base 40.25”
Width 79.75”
Depth 27”

Condition
The condition of the sideboard is very good with light scuffs and marks, nothing major overall ready to be placed and used.