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Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
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Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good 19th.Century figured mahogany bachelors chest of serpentine form. The solid mahogany top having a moulded edged above the cock beaded brushing slide with axe head pulls. Below are 4 graduated and cock beaded serpentine shaped drawers retaining the original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons with solid oak linings throughout. The canted corners having Chippendale style blind fret carving and the whole raised on off set shaped bracket feet. Dimensions:- Height…35’’/ 89cm. Width…40’’/ 102cm. Depth…21’’/ 53cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1090507
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24619
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A good 19th.Century figured mahogany bachelors chest of serpentine form.
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The solid mahogany top having a moulded edged above the cock beaded brushing slide with axe head pulls.
John Howkins Antiques

Below are 4 graduated and cock beaded serpentine shaped drawers retaining the original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons with solid oak linings throughout. The canted corners having Chippendale style blind fret carving and the whole raised on off set shaped bracket feet. Dimensions:- Height…35’’/ 89cm. Width…40’’/ 102cm. Depth…21’’/ 53cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090507
Dealers Internal Ref
24619
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with four graduated drawers, brass swing handles, and intricate carved detailing on the canted corners.
Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
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An antique mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with four graduated drawers, brass swing handles, and intricate carved detailing on the canted corners.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Canted fretwork corners, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Serpentine furniture features a front contour characterised by a convex centre flanked by concave curves, or vice versa, creating a flowing S-shape. This sophisticated silhouette gained prominence during the Georgian and Regency periods, requiring exceptional woodworking skill to construct accurately.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers such as mahogany or oak, often featuring decorative wood veneers like flame or figured mahogany applied to drawer fronts. Traditional joinery methods include hand-cut dovetails for the drawer boxes and mortise and tenon frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber grain, secondary woods used in internal linings, hand-cut dovetailing joints, and the nature of the fixings and brassware. Age-related oxidisation, timber shrinkage patterns, and tool marks offer reliable indicators of period manufacture.

Such foundational wooden furniture acts as a grounding anchor in modern spaces, contrasting effectively against minimalist white walls or bold contemporary colour schemes. It can be paired with modern lighting and abstract art to create a curated, layered aesthetic.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent timber warping or veneer cracking. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of traditional beeswax help nourish the wood finish without causing damage.
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