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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Carse Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850

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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest

18th century
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Late 18th century English George 3rd mahogany and kingwood banded serpentine shape chest of drawers in good clean condition. 4 long drawers with cock beaded edges and kingwood cross banding. The drawers are all oak lined and have period contempory but not original bold brass swan neck handles. The top is a wonderful early flame mahogany veneer with wide kingwood cross banding and a round moulded edge. The chest is a nice colour.

The condition is pretty good overall but there are a few old veneer repairs to the front edges between the drawers.

SIZE; 41" wide by 21 1/2" deep (max) by 39" high

CIRCA; 1780 - 1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1110045
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Description
Late 18th century English George 3rd mahogany and kingwood banded serpentine shape chest of drawers in good clean condition. 4 long drawers with cock beaded edges and kingwood cross banding.
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The drawers are all oak lined and have period contempory but not original bold brass swan neck handles.
Carse Antiques

The top is a wonderful early flame mahogany veneer with wide kingwood cross banding and a round moulded edge. The chest is a nice colour.

The condition is pretty good overall but there are a few old veneer repairs to the front edges between the drawers.

SIZE; 41" wide by 21 1/2" deep (max) by 39" high

CIRCA; 1780 - 1790

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110045
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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An eighteenth-century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with flame mahogany veneer, boxwood stringing, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
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An eighteenth-century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with flame mahogany veneer, boxwood stringing, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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A serpentine chest of drawers features a subtle wave-shaped front profile, with a convex centre flanked by concave sides. Popularised during the 18th century by cabinetmakers such as Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite, this design represents a hallmark of classic British furniture making.

High-quality 18th-century chests were predominantly constructed using dense mahogany, often featuring flame mahogany veneers for dramatic grain patterns. Structural elements commonly utilised oak or pine drawer linings, complemented by cast brass handles and decorative boxwood or satinwood stringing.

Authentic Georgian chests typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, hand-planed back panels, and natural wear patterns around the handles and feet. The interior timber often displays uneven hand-saw marks and original cast brass hardware secured with hand-cut screws.

A mahogany serpentine chest functions effectively as an anchor piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living room setting. Pairing the rich wood tones with contemporary artwork, minimalist lamps, or modern ceramics creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve antique mahogany, position the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage and finish fading. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the direction of the wood grain.
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