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Small George III Well-figured Serpentine Chest. Circa 1790
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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Small George III Well-figured Serpentine Chest. Circa 1790

18th century
Description

An exquisite small George III well-figured Serpentine chest with fret work corners, brushing slide, quartered top and herringbone banded, original ring handles with silver mounts. Circa 1790

H: 76.2 cms / W: 76.2 cms / D: 48 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1075696
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16473
Description
An exquisite small George III well-figured Serpentine chest with fret work corners, brushing slide, quartered top and herringbone banded, original ring handles with silver mounts. Circa 1790

H: 76.2 cms / W: 76.2 cms / D: 48 cms

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1075696
Dealers Internal Ref
16473
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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A George III serpentine-front chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass ring handles and carved blind fretwork on chamfered corners.
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Archive I A George III serpentine-front chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass ring handles and carved blind fretwork on chamfered corners.

Small George III well-figured Serpentine chest. Circa 1790

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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07774 181071
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Church House
Half Moon Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LN
United Kingdom

Wed - Sat
10 am - 4 pm

Or by appointment.
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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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Location: Church House, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LN, United Kingdom, , Wed - Sat , 10 am - 4 pm, , Or by appointment.
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A George III serpentine-front chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass ring handles and carved blind fretwork on chamfered corners.
Small George III well-figured Serpentine chest. Circa 1790
Ref: SA1075696
A George III serpentine-front chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass ring handles and carved blind fretwork on chamfered corners.
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A George III serpentine chest of drawers is a piece of late eighteenth-century British case furniture defined by a undulating front outline that curves outward in the centre and inward toward the sides. Manufactured during the reign of King George III, these pieces typically feature refined timber veneers and graduated drawer arrangements.

Chests from this period were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or oak carcases faced with figured mahogany or walnut veneers. Drawer linings were typically crafted from oak or pine using hand-cut dovetail joints, accompanied by cast brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, uneven hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, and genuine wear patterns to the drawer runners. Original brassware usually shows oxidation on the reverse, and the timber drawer bottoms frequently display shrinkage splits along the wood grain.

A serpentine chest functions effectively as a focal point in an entryway, living room, or bedroom. Pairing the dark timber frame with contemporary artwork, clean-lined table lamps, or modern sculptural objects creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Preserve the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with fluctuating humidity to prevent the veneer from lifting or cracking.
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