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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
Description

A Geo III serpentine chest of four drawers, cross banded and with satinwood stringing.

A superb example raised on bracket feet. In as near perfect condition as we have seen.

Complete with original key.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
121.9cm (47.99")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

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SA1009660
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Description
A Geo III serpentine chest of four drawers, cross banded and with satinwood stringing.

A superb example raised on bracket feet. In as near perfect condition as we have seen.

Complete with original key.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
121.9cm (47.99")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1009660
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
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Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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An 18th-century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduating drawers with brass handles and ogee bracket feet.
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A serpentine chest of drawers is a classical piece of 18th-century cabinet-making featuring a distinctive undulating front that curves outwards in the centre and inwards towards the sides. Popularised during the Georgian era, particularly through Chippendale and Hepplewhite designs, it offered an organic alternative to straight-fronted cabinetry.

These chests were predominantly constructed using dense mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcass frames. Drawer linings were commonly made from solid oak or pine with hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass swan-neck handles, and inlaid stringing or crossbanding.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, wide dovetail joints on drawer fronts, and cast brass hardware fixed with square nuts. Additionally, look for natural timber shrinkage, original ogee bracket feet, and hand-planed back panels.

Position the chest as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, balancing its rich timber tones with contemporary artwork hung above. Pair it with modern ceramic lamps or glass decorative items to create contrast between historical craftsmanship and current design trends.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year. Keep the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement, veneer splitting, and colour fading.
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