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Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide.
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Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide.

19th century
Description

Inlaid mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers.

With brushing slide.

For restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236615
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Description
Inlaid mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers.

With brushing slide.

For restoration.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236615
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Archive I An antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, four graduated drawers with circular brass pull handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and inlaid stringing detail.

Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide.

Archive II An antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, four graduated drawers with circular brass pull handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and inlaid stringing detail. View II
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, four graduated drawers with circular brass pull handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and inlaid stringing detail.
Inlaid mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers with brushing slide.
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An antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, four graduated drawers with circular brass pull handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and inlaid stringing detail.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Brushing slide, Brass ring handles, Inlaid stringing
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Georgian serpentine front chests feature a wave-like concave and convex shaped front profile, popularised in 18th-century England, often incorporating mahogany veneers, stringing inlay, and graduated drawers.

These storage pieces traditionally utilise solid pine or oak carcasses veneered with flame mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail jointing and cast brass handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, uneven drawer linings, hand-forged hardware fittings, and genuine brass patina resulting from historic oxidisation.

A serpentine chest can serve as a focal point in a hallway or bedroom when paired with contemporary artwork, table lamps, or neutral backdrop walls to contrast the rich timber tone.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, avoiding direct sunlight, proximity to radiators, and abrasive chemical sprays.
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