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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 October 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Good quality Edwardian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the Chippendale style circa 1900 .

The chest has five hand dovetailed graduating drawers that all slide as they should , above these there is a useful brushing slide , it has fine blind fret canted corners ,standing on bracket feet .

It has a wonderful flame mahogany grain with a good colour and antique patina .

A very useful chest of drawers with good proportions .

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 1900s.

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SA1153763
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Good quality Edwardian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the Chippendale style circa 1900 .
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The chest has five hand dovetailed graduating drawers that all slide as they should , above these there is a useful brushing slide , it has fine blind fret canted corners ,standing on bracket feet.
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It has a wonderful flame mahogany grain with a good colour and antique patina .

A very useful chest of drawers with good proportions .

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153763
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring five graduated tiers, brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.
Antique mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
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An antique mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring five graduated tiers, brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Graduated drawers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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A serpentine chest of drawers features a distinct undulating front with a convex centre flanked by concave curves, becoming popular during the Georgian period for its sophisticated aesthetic.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, often complemented by secondary softwoods like pine for drawer linings and oak for structural frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, timber shrinkage patterns, and tool marks indicative of period hand-planing.

Pair the rich wood tones with neutral wall colours, minimalist lighting, and modern abstract art to create a balanced contrast between historical craft and contemporary design.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping relative humidity stable, and applying microcrystalline wax periodically while refraining from silicone-based polishes.
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