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George III Serpentine Front Serving Table
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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George III Serpentine Front Serving Table

18th century
Description

A rare Geo III serpentine front serving table in finely figured mahogany with ebony & boxwood line inlays, with single deep drawer, raised on elegant taper legs.

Note: This table has pull out bearers to the rear, to fit an extension leaf to enlarge the serving surface area, leaf now absent.

circa 1785

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serving Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1058178
Dealers Internal Reference
C1709
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Description
A rare Geo III serpentine front serving table in finely figured mahogany with ebony & boxwood line inlays, with single deep drawer, raised on elegant taper legs.
Note: This table has pull out bearers to the rear, to fit an extension leaf to enlarge the serving surface area, leaf now absent.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

circa 1785

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serving Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1058178
Dealers Internal Ref
C1709
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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An antique George III mahogany side table featuring a curved serpentine front, a central drawer with circular brass lion-head handles, and slender square tapered legs.
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Archive I An antique George III mahogany side table featuring a curved serpentine front, a central drawer with circular brass lion-head handles, and slender square tapered legs.

George III Serpentine Front Serving Table

Archive II An antique George III mahogany side table featuring a curved serpentine front, a central drawer with circular brass lion-head handles, and slender square tapered legs. View II
Archive III An antique George III mahogany side table featuring a curved serpentine front, a central drawer with circular brass lion-head handles, and slender square tapered legs. View III
Archive IV An antique George III mahogany side table featuring a curved serpentine front, a central drawer with circular brass lion-head handles, and slender square tapered legs. View IV
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An antique George III mahogany side table featuring a curved serpentine front, a central drawer with circular brass lion-head handles, and slender square tapered legs.
George III Serpentine Front Serving Table
Ref: SA1058178
An antique George III mahogany side table featuring a curved serpentine front, a central drawer with circular brass lion-head handles, and slender square tapered legs.
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A George III serpentine front serving table is an 18th-century piece of English furniture characterised by a gently curved, wave-like front profile. Popularised during the reign of King George III, these tables were typically placed along dining room walls to assist with food preparation and service.

Georgian serving tables were primarily constructed using high-grade mahogany, valued for its dense grain and rich tone. Craftspeople often incorporated boxwood stringing inlays, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and cast brass handles with lion masks or circular backplates.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, and natural irregular wear patterns along the feet and top surface. Look for clean square tapered legs, fine inlay work, and genuine oxidisation on original brass hardware.

A Georgian serving table functions effectively as an entryway hall table or as a focal console in a formal living area. Contrast the dark polished mahogany with modern lamps, ceramic vessels, or contemporary artwork hung directly above to bridge historic and modern design.

Position the table away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to avoid timber shrinkage and fading. Apply a clear beeswax polish twice annually following the grain of the wood, and clean surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth.
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