Rustic pine sideboard

French in origin. From the early part of the fourth quarter of the 19th century

Interestingly, this would have been used to store the coins paid by citizens for their taxes. This is evident through the coin slot and the small drawer. Internally, an oversized lock is still present which would have deterred any potential thieves

More than likely, this piece was a buffet and was converted for use. Predominantly, desks of this style are more commonly seen

Abundant with rustic charm, naive repairs throughout its life add to its rather interesting story