American, probably Baltimore area, 1790-1810, rare form with single board figured mahogany serpentine top over three figured mahogany long drawers above two short drawers centering leaf and floral colored marquetry spandrels, on inlaid and tapered legs, poplar, yellow pine, white pine secondary, 35-1/4 x 42-3/4 x 22-3/4 in. - Note: This rare server is accompanied by correspondence from Frank Horton of MESDA regarding its history and construction. The letter indicates that MESDA purchased the server from Jim Williams, who indicated he had purchased it locally in Savannah.  - Provenance: Jim Williams, Savannah, Georgia; Museum of Southern Decorative Arts; Craig & Tarlton, Raleigh, North Carolina, purchased July 1973 for $4,800 (accompanied by copy of original invoice); Private Georgia Collection break and repair at one front leg, some associated cracks, distress, and minor veneer losses (loose and very fragile), brasses replaced, later medial brace at underside of top, other typical shrinkage cracks, surface wear, and scattered veneer flaws