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George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
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George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

18th century
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A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and patina. Good features include the brushing slide, canted corners with blind fret and the original carrying handles. The old rococo swan neck handles appear to have been with the chest a long time but are not in fact original.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1047268
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S420
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A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and patina.
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Good features include the brushing slide, canted corners with blind fret and the original carrying handles.
Moxhams Antiques

The old rococo swan neck handles appear to have been with the chest a long time but are not in fact original.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047268
Dealers Internal Ref
S420
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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An eighteenth-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, carved blind fretwork, brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, carved blind fretwork, brass handles, and bracket feet.

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

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An eighteenth-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, carved blind fretwork, brass handles, and bracket feet.
George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
Ref: SA1047268
An eighteenth-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, carved blind fretwork, brass handles, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Blind fretwork, Bracket feet, Brushing slide
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This George III Chippendale period serpentine chest of drawers derives from the 18th century, rendered in dark brown figured mahogany with a waxed finish. The case stands 86.5 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. The silhouette includes an undulating serpentine front, canted corners decorated with carved geometric blind fretwork, and shaped bracket feet supporting the base. Additional elements comprise a pull-out brushing slide beneath the top, lateral drop handles of cast brass on the sides, and rococo-style swing handles fitted with brass backplates on the three graduated front drawers. In a contemporary home, this chest serves primarily as a storage unit in a bedroom, study, or living space, providing surface space for lamps or decorative objects while accommodating folded clothing or linens in its drawers. The dark wood tone suits traditional interior schemes, pairing naturally with other period furniture pieces.

FAQs

Popularised in the mid-to-late eighteenth century, serpentine chests feature an undulating S-curve front design influenced by Thomas Chippendales published pattern books.

Primary construction typically utilised solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers, paired with oak drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass handles.

Authentic eighteenth-century chests exhibit hand-planed drawer linings, hand-cut dovetails, original iron nails, and natural wood shrinkage along the grain.

Positioning a mahogany serpentine chest against a neutral backdrop creates visual balance, especially when offset with contemporary art, ceramic lamps, or minimal accents.

Preserve the finish by applying high-grade beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, and maintaining stable ambient humidity.
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