JULY 27 ISSUE ANSWERS (photo to right): This Hepplewhite sideboard was probably made in New York between 1790 and 1810. In England, two furniture craftsmen produced fine furniture and both made illustrations of the way they felt furniture should be crafted. American craftsmen followed the ideas of Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Sheraton designed furniture with rounded spindle-like legs. They often had legs with spade shaped feet. Hepplewhite made square legs that tapered at the bottom. The oval or egg shape was thought to be beautiful. This piece has oval hardware and a serpentine front. The curve in the front is really a half oval. The large top is suspended on six fragile legs seeming to defy gravity. This furniture would be in a Federal style building. This could be found in a dining room displaying plates of food for guests. In a living room, it might display other items. R. Beringer, Romeo Historical Society staff, coached by R.M.D.