Bidspirit auction | New England Oak Griffin Sideboard

New England Oak Griffin Sideboard - Maker: New England Furniture Co. Origin: Grand Rapids, Michigan, American Date: Circa 1890-1905 Period/Style: American Renaissance Revival, with Rococo Revival ornament Materials: Quarter-sawn oak and oak veneer, stained finish, beveled mirror, metal fittings Form: Mirrored sideboard or server Description: A richly figured oak sideboard with an elaborate mirrored upper section, its shaped beveled plate framed by deeply carved scrolling foliage, winged griffin heads and a central shell crest. Small display shelves flank the mirror. The lower case contains two short frieze drawers above one broad drawer and a pair of cupboard doors carved with bold foliate roundels. Scrolled corner brackets and shaped feet complete the composition. A surviving New England Furniture Co. label identifies its Grand Rapids manufacture. Marks: Paper label reading ”NEW ENGLAND FURNITURE CO.” above a triangular ”MADE IN GRAND RAPIDS” trademark. Dimensions: 78 in. H, 50 in. W, 24 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Surface scratches, scuffs and edge wear. Abrasions to the rear boards and mirror backing; paper label worn. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 78 x 50 x 24 in