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Antique Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers Gilt Brass Handles
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Antique Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers Gilt Brass Handles

19th century
Sold 20 August 2024 · N Wilson Antiques Clocks
This “Antique Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers Gilt Brass Handles” found a buyer.

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This is a wonderful GEORGIAN Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Serpentine front, which is superb quality. It is rare to find such a stunning piece which is in lovely original condition with it's original gilt brass handles, and original key holes which is a super feature.

The top is has a nice shaped reeded molding to the edge. Below this there are four lovely graduated Serpentine fronted drawers. There is cock beading to the edge to the drawers which sets them off nicely and each of the drawers having pretty gilt brass ring handles which are beautifully detailed. The drawers have lovely fine dovetail joints as can be seen from the close up photographs. The drawers are flanked by lovely reeded detailing.

The mahogany is a lovely rich colour and wonderful grains have been used as can be seen in the photographs.

The chest is then raised on lovely splayed feet.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

- 39 inches (99 cm) wide across feet.

- 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) deep across feet.

- 37 inches (94 cm) high

As can be seen from the above dimensions this chest of drawers is of lovely proportions.

AGE:

The chest is circa 1820.

Declaration

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Chest to the 1800s.

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SA1086720
Description
This is a wonderful GEORGIAN Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Serpentine front, which is superb quality.
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It is rare to find such a stunning piece which is in lovely original condition with it's original gilt brass handles, and original key holes which is a super feature.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks
fig 1. An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, and gilt brass ring handles.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers Gilt Brass Handles

The top is has a nice shaped reeded molding to the edge. Below this there are four lovely graduated Serpentine fronted drawers. There is cock beading to the edge to the drawers which sets them off nicely and each of the drawers having pretty gilt brass ring handles which are beautifully detailed. The drawers have lovely fine dovetail joints as can be seen from the close up photographs. The drawers are flanked by lovely reeded detailing.

fig 2. An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, and gilt brass ring handles.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers Gilt Brass Handles

The mahogany is a lovely rich colour and wonderful grains have been used as can be seen in the photographs.

The chest is then raised on lovely splayed feet.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

fig 3. An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, and gilt brass ring handles.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers Gilt Brass Handles

39 inches (99 cm) wide across feet.

19.5 inches (49.5 cm) deep across feet.

37 inches (94 cm) high

As can be seen from the above dimensions this chest of drawers is of lovely proportions.

AGE:

The chest is circa 1820.

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086720
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2021
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An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, and gilt brass ring handles.
Antique Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers Gilt Brass Handles
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet, Gilt brass handles

The Georgian era spans the reigns of the first four Georges from 1714 to 1830, characterised by a transition from heavy, carved oak to lighter timbers like mahogany, incorporating Palladian, Rococo, and Neoclassical design influences.

Master craftsmen typically utilised dense imported mahogany, often employing hand-cut dovetail joints for the drawer construction, oak linings for secondary framing, and decorative brass drop handles or pulls.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetails, irregular hand-planed drawer bottoms, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period-appropriate brass hardware, and original secondary woods like oak or pine.

Positioning a period timber piece against a neutral or boldly painted wall adds warmth and historical contrast, serving as a sophisticated anchor topped with minimalist ceramics or contemporary art.

Maintain timber condition by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without buildup.
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