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Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard
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Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

18th century
Description

A fine quality Sheraton period mahogany Sideboard of serpentine form with cross-banded top and satinwood inlaid decoration to the front. In good condition with a well figured top and displaying an attractive natural patination of age throughout.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
169cm (66.54")
Depth
76.5cm (30.12")
Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard to the Georgian era.

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SA1231160
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A fine quality Sheraton period mahogany Sideboard of serpentine form with cross-banded top and satinwood inlaid decoration to the front.
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In good condition with a well figured top and displaying an attractive natural patination of age throughout.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
169cm (66.54")
Depth
76.5cm (30.12")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231160
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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An antique mahogany serpentine-front sideboard featuring decorative wood inlays, brass lion-head ring handles, and square tapered legs.
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An antique mahogany serpentine-front sideboard featuring decorative wood inlays, brass lion-head ring handles, and square tapered legs.
Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard
Ref: SA1231160
An antique mahogany serpentine-front sideboard featuring decorative wood inlays, brass lion-head ring handles, and square tapered legs.
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  • ObjectSideboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleSheraton
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Fan spandrel inlays, Lion mask handles, Square tapered legs
  • SizeH 92.5 cm (36 in) x W 169 cm (67 in) x D 76.5 cm (30 in)

This Georgian Sheraton period sideboard is formed from warm brown mahogany with a cross-banded serpentine top and satinwood inlaid decoration to the front. The piece displays a well-figured timber top and an attractive natural patination of age across its surfaces. Decorative details include fan spandrel inlays on the curved apron, brass lion-mask ring handles with drop rings mounted on the drawers and cupboard doors, and square tapered legs supporting the body. The furniture is finished with brass hardware and multi-toned wood marquetry framing the central drawer and flanking end compartments. Measuring 92.5 cm high, 169 cm wide, and 76.5 cm deep, the sideboard provides a substantial surface and storage footprint for practical modern domestic use. Positioned in a dining room or a spacious living area, it serves as a serving surface during meals or a display console for lamps, ceramics, and decorative objects. The lower apron arch creates a sense of openness underneath while the slender tapered legs maintain a balanced profile on the floor.

Originating in late 18th-century England, Sheraton style furniture is recognised for its slender, rectilinear silhouettes, Neoclassical proportions, fine veneer inlays, and delicate square tapered or turned legs.

These sideboards were primarily crafted from dense cuban or West Indian mahogany, frequently accented with satinwood or tulipwood crossbanding, shell or fan marquetry, and fitted with cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, original patinated brass hardware, and a smoothly contoured serpentine front achieved through layered timber construction rather than machine shaping.

A classic mahogany sideboard works as a striking focal point in a contemporary dining room or wide hallway when balanced with minimal contemporary artwork, modern table lamps, or modern ceramic accessories.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and extreme humidity fluctuations.
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