Lot #199: Antique Royal Furniture Co. Hepplewhite Revival-Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, Model 8785 - Eagle Lock Co. Hardware

- Antique bench-made Hepplewhite / Federal Revival crotch mahogany bowfront sideboard by Royal Furniture Co. (Grand Rapids, MI), Model #8785 (stamped on frame). - Photographed inset metal emblem featuring a bust of George Washington surrounded by the text "ROYAL FURNITURE CO." "GRAND RAPIDS, MICH." is consistent with manufacture before 1919. - Features stunning flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts and door panels, framed in satinwood crossbanding, boxwood stringing, and checkerboard dentil inlay. Veneer thickness is measured to be about 1mm, considerably thick by modern standards. - Fluted legs with carved acanthus leaf caps, and Vitruvian scroll apron moulding. - Premium construction features include hand-beveled dovetail drawer joints with contrast seam staining, original top drawer Eagle Lock Co. (Terryville, CT) brass locks with working key, and original brass rosette ring pulls. Cabinet locks are unmarked and come with tasseled key. - Matches Lot 201 dining table - Wear is consistent with age and use. Top finish shows wear and scratches, with a notable central patch of finish loss. Some small patches of moisture bloom on top surface lacquer, as photographed. ** Item is VERY heavy and long, BRING HELP to remove from main floor. Auction staff cannot assist with removal. Dimensions: 7.5’x2.25’x3’7” Pickup category timeslot {C}