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Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Plum Pudding Chest of Drawers.
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Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Plum Pudding Chest of Drawers.

19th century
Sold 16 May 2025 · Country Homes Antiques Stirling
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Georgian serpentine mahogany plum pudding chest of drawers. The term (Plum Pudding) has been used in the trade ever since I can remember, the term refers to the most unusual grain patterns in the mahogany. This serpentine chest of four drawers with reeded top and canted sides. Raised on splayed bracket feet. This chest is an absolute stunner and completely original, Circa;1800’s. Very high quality. This kind of serpentine Georgian chests not so long ago traded for between £4-5000. Worth every penny, and in our opinion will start to rise again soon. There is no better-made chest of drawers ever made than these formal Georgian serpentine versions. 200 years old and still in showroom condition. How long will this chest of drawers last? Many more generations to come.

Condition; Very good original throughout, retains its superb shine.

Size; 36? x 42? x 22?

One of the several quality antique serpentine chests of drawers in stock. amongst others,

Family run business, trading in Georgian antique chest of drawers for 40 years.

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Chest to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
106.7cm (42.01")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1068983
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Georgian serpentine mahogany plum pudding chest of drawers.
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The term (Plum Pudding) has been used in the trade ever since I can remember, the term refers to the most unusual grain patterns in the mahogany.
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

This serpentine chest of four drawers with reeded top and canted sides. Raised on splayed bracket feet. This chest is an absolute stunner and completely original, Circa;1800’s. Very high quality. This kind of serpentine Georgian chests not so long ago traded for between £4-5000. Worth every penny, and in our opinion will start to rise again soon. There is no better-made chest of drawers ever made than these formal Georgian serpentine versions. 200 years old and still in showroom condition. How long will this chest of drawers last? Many more generations to come.

fig 1. A frontal view of a dark brown Georgian serpentine mahogany chest of drawers with four graduated drawers and brass drop handles.
fig 1. Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Plum Pudding Chest of Drawers.

Condition; Very good original throughout, retains its superb shine.

Size; 36? x 42? x 22?

One of the several quality antique serpentine chests of drawers in stock. amongst others,

Family run business, trading in Georgian antique chest of drawers for 40 years.

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Chest to the 1800s.

Height
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
106.7cm (42.01")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1068983
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Archive I A frontal view of a dark brown Georgian serpentine mahogany chest of drawers with four graduated drawers and brass drop handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Plum Pudding Chest of Drawers.

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A frontal view of a dark brown Georgian serpentine mahogany chest of drawers with four graduated drawers and brass drop handles.
Georgian serpentine mahogany plum pudding chest of drawers.
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A frontal view of a dark brown Georgian serpentine mahogany chest of drawers with four graduated drawers and brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Figured timber veneer, Graduated drawers, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 91.4 cm (36 in) x W 106.7 cm (42 in) x D 55.9 cm (22 in)

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A Georgian serpentine chest of drawers is a storage unit from the 18th century featuring a distinctively undulating, convex-concave curved front profile, highly characteristic of elite British cabinet making during the reigns of King George II and III.

These pieces typically utilise solid oak or pine for internal carcases and drawer linings, faced with premium dense hardwoods like mahogany or figured veneers, joined with hand-cut dovetails and fitted with cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, uniform timber shrinkage, hand-forged or cast brass handles matching period designs, uneven tool marks on internal secondary woods, and natural wax patination developed over centuries.

An antique mahogany chest functions as a striking focal point in modern spaces by pairing its rich, dark timber tones against neutral walls, minimalist art, and contemporary lighting to create a balanced layered aesthetic.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood surface.
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