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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Holmes Antiques
for sale €4,446     $4,826
£3,800

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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A superb 18th Century Solid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of wonderful faded golden colour. It is In outstanding original condition and has the original handles , locks and bracket feet still in place. The beautiful top is made from one piece of solid Mahogany as are the ends. The linings are nice and clean and made in Oak, the pine underneath and back boards have the original red wash which can be seen on pieces of period Mahogany furniture, this practice seems to have started around the 2nd quarter of the 18th Century.

Many documented pieces from the workshop of Thomas Chippendale are known to have had this treatment which seems to involve adding a small amount of glue to the mix. The bricked up blocks to the inside of the bracket feet are also a feature of various cabinet makers of the period including Chippendales workshop. Circa 1760.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
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Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1221842
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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

Description
A superb 18th Century Solid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of wonderful faded golden colour.
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It is In outstanding original condition and has the original handles , locks and bracket feet still in place.
Holmes Antiques

The beautiful top is made from one piece of solid Mahogany as are the ends. The linings are nice and clean and made in Oak, the pine underneath and back boards have the original red wash which can be seen on pieces of period Mahogany furniture, this practice seems to have started around the 2nd quarter of the 18th Century.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Many documented pieces from the workshop of Thomas Chippendale are known to have had this treatment which seems to involve adding a small amount of glue to the mix. The bricked up blocks to the inside of the bracket feet are also a feature of various cabinet makers of the period including Chippendales workshop. Circa 1760.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221842
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 Georgian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
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A serpentine chest features a subtle wave-shaped front profile, popularised during the Chippendale and Hepplewhite eras of the 18th century, combining utilitarian storage with Rococo-inspired architectural curves.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, featuring hand-dovetailed oak secondary timber for internal drawer linings alongside cast brass handles.

Authentic period chests display signs of hand-planed drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-correct cast brass hardware with original mounting marks, and genuine aged patination across the timber.

Position the chest as a focal feature in a hallway or master bedroom, pairing its rich mahogany wood tones with contemporary artwork, an understated table lamp, or neutral ceramic vessels for visual balance.

Dust regularly with a dry cotton cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year to maintain the timber finish while keeping the item away from direct radiators and humidity fluctuations.
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