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A Fine 18th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Holmes Antiques
for sale €9,945     $10,795
£8,500

Holmes Antiques

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A Fine 18th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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An outstanding 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale of superb untouched colour and patination. Retaining the original gilt brass handles exuding a soft glow having not been cleaned with harsh abrasive over the years. The escutcheons and locks are also original as are the nicely shaped feet. The chest has beautiful fine blind fretwork to the corners with cross banding and fine Box wood stringing to the top, with ogee moulding to the edge. Fitted with clean original oak drawer linings and pine backboards. Having a working Georgian key to the top drawer.

A fine and rare piece of English Country House furniture. Circa 1760

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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Holmes Antiques has dated this Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1201064
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Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

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An outstanding 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale of superb untouched colour and patination.
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Retaining the original gilt brass handles exuding a soft glow having not been cleaned with harsh abrasive over the years.
Holmes Antiques

The escutcheons and locks are also original as are the nicely shaped feet. The chest has beautiful fine blind fretwork to the corners with cross banding and fine Box wood stringing to the top, with ogee moulding to the edge. Fitted with clean original oak drawer linings and pine backboards. Having a working Georgian key to the top drawer.

A fine and rare piece of English Country House furniture. Circa 1760

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201064
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An 18th-century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, carved canted corners, and brass swan-neck handles.
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A serpentine chest of drawers is an 18th-century storage cabinet featuring a distinct undulating front facade with a central convex curve flanked by concave ends. Popularised during the Chippendale and Hepplewhite eras, this form represented a high degree of cabinetmaking skill compared to flat-fronted furniture.

Georgian serpentine chests were predominantly constructed using dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany for the exterior, prized for its deep rich colour and stability. Secondary timbers inside the drawers and carcass typically included oak or pine, fitted with cast brass swan-neck handles and steel locks.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer fronts and backs, with hand-planed secondary woods showing slight irregularities. Look for period-correct brass hardware, hand-carved decorative trim such as blind fretwork, and natural shrinkage or patination consistent with age.

A dark mahogany serpentine chest serves as a grounding focal point in contemporary spaces, contrasting with light, neutral walls and modern art. Styling the surface with minimalist ceramic vessels, modern lighting, or structural greenery balances the traditional weight of the wood.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a clean, soft microfibre cloth following the grain of the timber. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the finish, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and rapid humidity changes to prevent timber movement.
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