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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with satinwood banding and ebony inlay stringing and four graduated long drawers, top drawer divided into three. all drawers run smoothly.

H 104cms x W 120cms x D 59cms

For more information please email or call us; Richard at the Office 07912624065

richie.perrott@live.co.uk

I provide a nationwide courier service, typically £70. For a precise quote, please inquire upon order placement. I conduct a thorough quality control check before dispatching your purchase, which will be delivered within 1 to 3 weeks. Kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to schedule a convenient delivery time.

Viewings at our workshop showroom can be scheduled by appointment.

Should you wish to return the item, although highly unlikely, please note that all transportation costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08486248
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: cabinet making before machine cutting.
Heavily oxidised wide pine backboards: undisturbed original timber.
Solid mahogany top with shaped front: conforms to the drawer line.
Pressed oval brass backplate handles: Georgian pattern with beaded edges.
Divided top drawer with pine partitions: traditional storage for smaller garments.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1069464
Description
A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with satinwood banding and ebony inlay stringing and four graduated long drawers, top drawer divided into three. all drawers run smoothly.

H 104cms x W 120cms x D 59cms

fig 1. A Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

For more information please email or call us; Richard at the Office 07912624065

richie.perrott@live.co.uk

I provide a nationwide courier service, typically £70. For a precise quote, please inquire upon order placement.

“
I conduct a thorough quality control check before dispatching your purchase, which will be delivered within 1 to 3 weeks.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to schedule a convenient delivery time.

fig 2. A Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Viewings at our workshop showroom can be scheduled by appointment.

Should you wish to return the item, although highly unlikely, please note that all transportation costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08486248
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: cabinet making before machine cutting.
Heavily oxidised wide pine backboards: undisturbed original timber.
Solid mahogany top with shaped front: conforms to the drawer line.
Pressed oval brass backplate handles: Georgian pattern with beaded edges.
Divided top drawer with pine partitions: traditional storage for smaller garments.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069464
Richie Perrott Antiques
Richie Perrott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2021
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A Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and bracket feet.
Antique mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Oval brass handles, Flame mahogany veneer, Bracket feet

This Georgian antique chest of drawers adopts a serpentine front shape with flame mahogany veneer surfaces finished in a warm brown timber colour. Satinwood banding and ebony inlay stringing decorate the exterior, complemented by oval brass drop handles on each of the four graduated long drawers and shaped bracket feet at the base. The top drawer is internally divided into three compartments. Position this piece in a bedroom or hallway to provide functional storage for clothing and household items while introducing traditional English country house character to the interior. It measures 104 cm high by 120 cm wide and 59 cm deep.

FAQs

These chests are typically crafted from solid mahogany or oak frameworks faced with figured flame mahogany veneers. Drawer linings often feature oak or pine, fitted with cast brass oval or swan-neck handles and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-planed drawer bottoms with grain running crosswise, and natural age-related wear to the timber and brassware. Additionally, the underside and back panels should show original tool marks and uneven timber thickness rather than modern machine cuts.

Position the chest as a focal piece in a hallway or bedroom, balancing its dark wood tone against neutral wall paints such as soft off-white or muted green. Layer the top surface with contemporary ceramics, a modern table lamp, or framed artwork to blend historic elegance with modern design.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Avoid placing the chest near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish bleaching.

A serpentine chest features a subtle wave-like curve across the front face, with a convex centre flanked by concave ends. Originating in the 18th century Georgian era, this design demonstrated high craftsmanship and refined proportion.
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