Exemplary English carved oak sideboard, late 19th/ early 20th c., having molded palmette cornice with egg-and-dart trim, above frieze with finely carved fruit motifs in relief, paneled back with three interior figural scenes from the Gothic narrative poem "Lara" by Lord Byron (George Noel Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, 1788-1824), each panel accompanied by respective carved inscription of corresponding poetic text from Canto I, including Stanza XI (11), Stanza XXVII (27), Stanza XXVIII (28), lower case fitted with three drawers, central drawer with "Green Man" pull, above four cabinet doors, the central pair of glazed doors with tracery overlay, parcel-gilt monogram MEM and date 1908 from previous owner possibly later-added, doors enclosing open storage, outer cabinets with allegorical maidens and interior fixed-height shelving, doors spaced by figural busts of British prime ministers, rising on flattened bun feet, interior retaining label marked "Tiplady & Hall Makers, Newgate St., Bishop Auckland," approx 85"h, 94"w, 26"d **Note: the carved scenes depicted at the back paneling is after the original engravings by Charles Bell Birch (British, 1832-1893), published by The Art Union of London, 1879, the first illustrated edition of Lord Byron's text** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition.  Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**