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George III Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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George III Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A fine quality George III inlaid fiddleback mahogany serpentine chest-of-drawers.

c1790.

Fiddlleback mahogany also called tiger-stripe, with its distinctive striping and shimmering contrasting colours.

Having developed a wonderful rich colour and patina.

An arrangement of three short drawers to the top, over three long graduating drawers.

Inlaid parquetry chequered design to the top, each drawer with cross-banded edge, and inlaid stringing to drawer centres. Showing excellent quality and craftsmanship.

All drawers opening smoothly and easily.

All escutcheons and original locks are present. With replacement brass swan-neck handles, age and stylistically correct.

Stunning fiddleback figuring and rich warm colour to the mahogany.

Shaped apron, standing on splayed feet.

In excellent antique condition, some minor historic repairs to veneers.

Very solid, strong and sturdy.

The dimensions are taken at highest, widest and deepest points.

Height-105.5cm.

Width-117cm.

Depth-58cm.

VIEWING.

Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment.

DELIVERY.

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COLLECTION.

Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

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SA1204073
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

A fine quality George III inlaid fiddleback mahogany serpentine chest-of-drawers.

c1790.

“
Fiddlleback mahogany also called tiger-stripe, with its distinctive striping and shimmering contrasting colours.
Mersham Manor Antiques
fig 1. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front face, inlaid stringing borders, and brass swan-neck handles.
fig 1. George III Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Having developed a wonderful rich colour and patina.

An arrangement of three short drawers to the top, over three long graduating drawers.

Inlaid parquetry chequered design to the top, each drawer with cross-banded edge, and inlaid stringing to drawer centres. Showing excellent quality and craftsmanship.

fig 2. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front face, inlaid stringing borders, and brass swan-neck handles.
fig 2. George III Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

All drawers opening smoothly and easily.

All escutcheons and original locks are present. With replacement brass swan-neck handles, age and stylistically correct.

Stunning fiddleback figuring and rich warm colour to the mahogany.

fig 3. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front face, inlaid stringing borders, and brass swan-neck handles.
fig 3. George III Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Shaped apron, standing on splayed feet.

In excellent antique condition, some minor historic repairs to veneers.

Very solid, strong and sturdy.

The dimensions are taken at highest, widest and deepest points.

fig 4. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front face, inlaid stringing borders, and brass swan-neck handles.
fig 4. George III Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Height-105.5cm.

Width-117cm.

Depth-58cm.

VIEWING.

Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

COLLECTION.

Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204073
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front face, inlaid stringing borders, and brass swan-neck handles.
George III Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
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A George III serpentine chest of drawers features a wave-like convex and concave front profile, popular in late 18th-century British cabinetmaking, combining symmetrical proportions with decorative veneer work.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers laid over oak or pine carcases, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass bail handles, and boxwood or satinwood stringing inlays.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original cast brass hardware fixed with hand-cut iron threads, and natural timber shrinkage gaps on back panels.

Position the chest as a focal storage piece in an entryway, hallway, or bedroom, pairing dark timber tones with contemporary artwork, textured ceramic vessels, or minimalist wall sconces.

Maintain stable indoor humidity, position the furniture away from direct sunlight or heat sources, and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly following the direction of the wood grain.
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