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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard
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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique mahogany serpentine shaped sideboard having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top, bow fronted door to the centre with original brass lions head handles flanked by two serpentine shaped doors with original brass lions head handles, shaped frieze and standing on elegant square tapering legs with spade feet.

A splendid piece designed and crafted to a very high standard and of desirable proportions. It boasts a delightful colour and is in lovely original condition

Dimensions:

Height 96 cm (37.79 in)

Width 120 cm (47.24 in)

Depth 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

Dated 1920

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195312
Dealers Internal Reference
1916
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Description
Antique mahogany serpentine shaped sideboard having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top, bow fronted door to the centre with original brass lions head handles flanked by two serpentine shaped doors with original brass lions head handles, shaped frieze and standing on elegant square tapering legs with spade feet.
fig 1. A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard

A splendid piece designed and crafted to a very high standard and of desirable proportions. It boasts a delightful colour and is in lovely original condition

Dimensions:

Height 96 cm (37.79 in)

Width 120 cm (47.24 in)

Depth 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

Dated 1920

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195312
Dealers Internal Ref
1916
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs.

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard

Archive II A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs. View II
Archive III A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs. View V
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A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs.
Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard
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A mahogany serpentine front sideboard featuring a central drawer flanked by two curved cupboard doors with brass lion head ring pull handles, raised on square tapered legs.
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A Georgian serpentine front sideboard is characterised by its distinctive convex and concave curving front profile, introduced in the late 18th century. Typically crafted from solid mahogany and decorated with flame mahogany veneers, these pieces featured slender tapered legs, brass hardware, and dedicated compartments for dining service.

Antique sideboards were primarily constructed using native hard woods like oak or pine for the secondary internal framing, surfaced with high-grade mahogany or satinwood veneers. Joinery relied on hand-cut dovetail joints for drawers, mortise and tenon joints for the frame, and solid brass drop or ring handles.

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, such as slightly irregular hand-cut dovetails, original cast brass fittings showing natural oxidisation, and hand-planed drawer bottoms. Look for natural shrinkage cracks along wide timber panels and aged patina beneath the finish consistent with historical wear.

An antique mahogany sideboard functions well in a contemporary dining room, hallway, or living space as a focal storage piece. Balance the dark timber by placing modern abstract artwork above it, pairing it with contemporary ceramic accessories, or setting it against neutral painted walls.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, and finish bleaching.
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