A rare small George III mahogany and purpleheart banded bow-front sideboard, circa 1760

The well-figured mahogany bow-front top above a central frieze drawer, flanked by two deep drawers, the left-hand drawer retaining a removable fitted bin. The drawer fronts are finely banded in purpleheart and retain their original brass oval plate handles and locks, the central drawer fitted with its original brass swan-neck handles. Raised on elegant square tapering legs terminating in the original spade feet.

A particularly unusual example owing to its rare compact proportions, displaying well-figured mahogany veneers with attractive purpleheart banding throughout. A refined and versatile piece of Georgian furniture, retaining a rich, warm colour and pleasing patina acquired over more than two centuries.