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Burr Walnut 2 Drawer Serpentine Chest
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Burr Walnut 2 Drawer Serpentine Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 April 2025 · Camden Antiques
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Description

A charming burr walnut chest of drawers in the queen Anne style. Of serpentine form and of compact proportions. The drawers fitted with their original brass drop handles. All standing on lovely cabriole legs. Sympathetically refinished and now offered for sale in excellent condition, with a warm colour and patina, ready to go straight into the home. It would sit well within a number of different room scenarios eg, bedroom, hallway, lounge etc.

Dimensions:

Width 56cms

Depth 42cms

Height 74cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131252
Dealers Internal Reference
18254
Description
A charming burr walnut chest of drawers in the queen Anne style. Of serpentine form and of compact proportions. The drawers fitted with their original brass drop handles. All standing on lovely cabriole legs.
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Sympathetically refinished and now offered for sale in excellent condition, with a warm colour and patina, ready to go straight into the home.
Camden Antiques

It would sit well within a number of different room scenarios eg, bedroom, hallway, lounge etc.

Dimensions:

Width 56cms

Depth 42cms

Height 74cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 1900s.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131252
Dealers Internal Ref
18254
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Camden Antiques Profile Page

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A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Burr Walnut 2 Drawer Serpentine Chest

Archive II A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs. View X
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Camden Antiques

Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 2,505
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
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Location: Units 20 & 19, The Vinery, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs.
Burr Walnut 2 Drawer Serpentine Chest
Ref: SA1131252
A small two-drawer serpentine chest featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles, Book-matched veneer
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Burr walnut veneer became highly fashionable in British cabinet making during the late 17th and 18th centuries, valued for its complex and swirling grain patterns derived from tree growths.

These pieces typically feature fine burr walnut veneers applied over a secondary timber core such as pine or oak, often constructed with dovetail joints and solid wood mouldings.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetail construction, the thickness and natural oxidisation of the veneer, and the characteristics of internal secondary woods.

The rich figuring and warm tones of the wood allow the piece to act as a focal point, pairing effectively with minimalist modern decor or contrasting against neutral plastered walls.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying or cracking, maintaining a stable indoor climate, and cleaning only with a dry or lightly dampened soft cloth.
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