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Antique C.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
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Antique C.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
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Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

A lovely quality Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers dating from around 1920. This rare and decorative piece features elegant curved lines and compact proportions, making it a charming addition to any room.

The chest is structurally sound with no loose joints, and both the drawers and brushing slide operate smoothly.

Dimensions:

Width: 61cm

Depth: 43cm

Height: 77cm

Condition Report:

Presented in very good antique condition, showing minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with age and use. The locks are untested due to missing keys. A few historic extinct woodworm holes have been treated as a precaution. Some board products were used in construction.

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8706

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Competitive, reliable door-to-door shipping available within the UK and internationally

An excellent opportunity to own a fine Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers that combines period elegance with practical storage.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 1920s.

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SA1152097
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8706
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

A lovely quality Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers dating from around 1920.

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This rare and decorative piece features elegant curved lines and compact proportions, making it a charming addition to any room.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A Georgian Revival burr walnut chest of drawers with a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique C.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

The chest is structurally sound with no loose joints, and both the drawers and brushing slide operate smoothly.

Dimensions:

Width: 61cm

Depth: 43cm

Height: 77cm

Condition Report:

Presented in very good antique condition, showing minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with age and use. The locks are untested due to missing keys. A few historic extinct woodworm holes have been treated as a precaution. Some board products were used in construction.

fig 2. A Georgian Revival burr walnut chest of drawers with a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique C.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8706

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive, reliable door-to-door shipping available within the UK and internationally

An excellent opportunity to own a fine Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers that combines period elegance with practical storage.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152097
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8706
Prior and Willis
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Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

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A Georgian Revival burr walnut chest of drawers with a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide
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A Georgian Revival burr walnut chest of drawers with a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
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Popularised in the early 20th century, Georgian Revival furniture recreated 18th-century English cabinetmaking designs, characterised by undulating serpentine fronts, figured wood veneers, and classic proportions.

These chests were typically built using timber framing faced with matched burr walnut veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, feather crossbanding, and cast brass handles.

Look for 1920s manufacturing characteristics such as machine-assisted drawer linings combined with traditional dovetailing, authentic age-related oxidation to secondary woods, and faithful 18th-century styling elements like brushing slides and bracket feet.

Position the chest as a focal feature in a hallway or bedroom, complementing the rich wood grain with understated contemporary wall shades, subtle lighting, and simple decorative accents.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid veneer lifting or colour fading, and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish periodically along the grain pattern.
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