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A George III Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A George III Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

18th century
Description

An attractive George III mahogany serpentine sideboard of small proportions. The tulip wood banded top above three frieze drawers, all inlaid with fans and shells and standing on square tapered legs with spade toes. In very good and original condition and with a very good colour. 910mm high, 1260mm wide and 670mm deep. English. Circa 1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Mahogany Sideboard to the Georgian era.

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SA1029450
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An attractive George III mahogany serpentine sideboard of small proportions.
The tulip wood banded top above three frieze drawers, all inlaid with fans and shells and standing on square tapered legs with spade toes.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

In very good and original condition and with a very good colour. 910mm high, 1260mm wide and 670mm deep. English. Circa 1790

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Mahogany Sideboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1029450
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 18th-century mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid fan motifs, three drawers, an arched central apron, and four tapered square legs with spade feet.

A George III mahogany serpentine sideboard

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Warren Farm Stables
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A late 18th-century mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid fan motifs, three drawers, an arched central apron, and four tapered square legs with spade feet.
A George III mahogany serpentine sideboard
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A late 18th-century mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid fan motifs, three drawers, an arched central apron, and four tapered square legs with spade feet.
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A George III serpentine sideboard is a late 18th-century dining room cabinet characterised by a subtle S-curved front profile, tapered square legs, and decorative marquetry or stringing. Popularised by designers like George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton, these pieces served as functional serving tables with integrated storage drawers.

Primary timber typically consists of Cuban or Honduran mahogany, often accented with boxwood, satinwood, or ebony line inlay and fan motifs. Secondary woods like pine or oak form the internal drawer linings, accompanied by solid brass hardware such as ring-pull handles.

Authentic Georgian pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn secondary timber on drawer bases, and natural wear around the leg bases and keyholes. Look for original cast brass hardware and evidence of hand-planed wood on the reverse surfaces.

Position the sideboard as a focal point in a dining area or wide hallway, balancing its rich timber tones against neutral walls. Complement the surface with modern minimalist artwork or architectural ceramics to bridge classical craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Dust regularly with a clean, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year along the direction of the grain. Keep the timber away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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