Sold 18 March 2026 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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Description

5996

Late 18thc. Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

With bone escutcheons, brass handles & fine

Swept bracket feet

38”w x 35.5”h x 22”d

97cm w x 90cm h x 56cm d

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1031387

Dealers Internal Reference

5996

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

5996

Late 18thc. Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

With bone escutcheons, brass handles & fine

Swept bracket feet

38”w x 35.5”h x 22”d

97cm w x 90cm h x 56cm d

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1031387

Dealers Internal Ref

5996

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSerpentine front, Brass rosette handles, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A serpentine chest of drawers features a distinct undulating front with a convex centre flanked by concave sides, becoming prominent during the Georgian period in the late 18th century.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany, utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints for the drawers, oak secondary timbers for drawer linings, and pegged frame construction.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-sawn timber boards, irregular dovetailing, hand-forged iron or brass fixings, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, and original patination on the surface.

This piece works effectively as a focal storage unit in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, contrasting clean modern lines with traditional craftsmanship and warm wood tones.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying pure beeswax to nourish the finish without using modern silicone polishes.