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Fine George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Dressing-chest
John Beazor Antiques
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£9,750

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Fine George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Dressing-chest

18th century
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Fine George III period mahogany serpentine dressing-chest; the top drawer fitted with eight variously-sized lidded boxes, two large and two small open compartments, and a central easel mirror with its original plate and decorative hinged strut. The three lower drawers with oak linings and brass swan's-neck handles. The front with canted and moulded corners and the sides with brass carrying-handles.  Circa 1770

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1011773
Dealers Internal Reference
8570
Description
Fine George III period mahogany serpentine dressing-chest; the top drawer fitted with eight variously-sized lidded boxes, two large and two small open compartments, and a central easel mirror with its original plate and decorative hinged strut. The three lower drawers with oak linings and brass swan's-neck handles. The front with canted and moulded corners and the sides with brass carrying-handles.  Circa 1770
fig 1. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, side handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Fine George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Dressing-chest

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA.

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We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.
John Beazor Antiques
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1011773
Dealers Internal Ref
8570
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Beazor Antiques Profile Page

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John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, side handles, and bracket feet.

Fine George III period mahogany serpentine dressing-chest

Archive II A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, side handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, side handles, and bracket feet. View III
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, side handles, and bracket feet.
Fine George III period mahogany serpentine dressing-chest
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, side handles, and bracket feet.
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A George III serpentine dressing chest is an 18th-century English storage piece featuring an S-curved front profile and graduated drawers, designed primarily for bedrooms and dressing spaces.

These chests were typically built using mahogany timber, hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, solid brass swan-neck handles, and oak or pine secondary internal framing.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-sawn timber marks, natural wood shrinkage around drawer bottoms, historic brass handle witness marks, and characterful timber oxidisation.

A serpentine mahogany chest acts as a strong anchor piece in a contemporary hallway or bedroom when contrasted against clean walls, contemporary lighting, and ceramic decor.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year while keeping the item clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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