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Antique George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €30,420     $33,020
£26,000

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Antique George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
Description

A very fine mid-18th Century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine Chest, having carved canted cornered edged top, above brushing slide & four graduated cockbeaded drawers retaining original handles & escutcheons. The Chest with fitted top drawer & lattice fret carving to the corners, supported on ornately carved bracket feet to front and rear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117988
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6762
Description
A very fine mid-18th Century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine Chest, having carved canted cornered edged top, above brushing slide & four graduated cockbeaded drawers retaining original handles & escutcheons.
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The Chest with fitted top drawer & lattice fret carving to the corners, supported on ornately carved bracket feet to front and rear.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117988
Dealers Internal Ref
6762
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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Archive I An antique George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with ornamental brass handles, and carved bracket feet.

Antique George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Archive II An antique George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with ornamental brass handles, and carved bracket feet. View II
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W8 4BN
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An antique George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with ornamental brass handles, and carved bracket feet.
Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
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An antique George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers with ornamental brass handles, and carved bracket feet.
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A George III serpentine chest of drawers is an 18th-century storage piece characterised by a gently undulating curved front facade, popularised in Britain during the Chippendale period. These chests typically feature mahogany timber, cast brass handles, and carved corner or foot details.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered mahogany timber, selected for its dense grain and durability. Secondary timbers such as oak or pine were utilised for drawer linings, complemented by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic George III chests display hand-sawn dovetail joints on the drawer linings, hand-planed back boards, and natural timber shrinkage marks corresponding with age. Additionally, original brass hardware and hand-carved detailings show subtle irregularities from hand-tooling.

A George III serpentine chest functions as a focal piece in an entryway, dining room, or bedroom. Styling the top surface with contemporary art, ceramic lamps, or minimalist decorative items balances the classical period features with modern decor.

Maintain the mahogany finish by dusting regularly with a clean, dry cotton cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice per year. Position the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the wood from drying, movement, and finish degradation.
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