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

18th century
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Circa 1770. George III mahogany inlaid serpentine chest of drawers. With a solid mahogany top, ogee-moulded edge and 4 full-length serpentine drawers, graduating from top to bottom. The drawers have a stylish ribbed escutcheon with cast brass swan-neck handles and a circular back plate. They also have an unusual inlay configuration of 3 lines running their full length, framed by an upright section of satinwood. Beneath the bottom drawer is a small space, a double ogee moulding and the chest stands on chunky bracket feet.

Was £2,350 / now £1,900

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Georgian era.

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Circa 1770. George III mahogany inlaid serpentine chest of drawers.
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With a solid mahogany top, ogee-moulded edge and 4 full-length serpentine drawers, graduating from top to bottom.
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The drawers have a stylish ribbed escutcheon with cast brass swan-neck handles and a circular back plate. They also have an unusual inlay configuration of 3 lines running their full length, framed by an upright section of satinwood. Beneath the bottom drawer is a small space, a double ogee moulding and the chest stands on chunky bracket feet.

Was £2,350 / now £1,900

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1245614
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Archive I A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, inlaid stringing, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Chest of Drawers.

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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, inlaid stringing, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Chest of Drawers.
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, inlaid stringing, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Inlaid stringing, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet

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Originating in the late 18th century, George III serpentine chests feature a distinctive wave-like curved front profile. This design reflects the influence of Rococo and Neo-Classical styles, combining functional storage with traditional cabinetmaking.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany for the primary exterior, often accented with boxwood stringing or satinwood crossbanding. Secondary timbers inside drawers usually consisted of oak or pine, fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic Georgian chests demonstrate hand-sawn drawer bottoms, irregular dovetail jointing, and natural shrinkage marks in the wood. Hardware, such as brass cast swan-neck handles, should show signs of hand-finishing and aged patination around the fixing holes.

A serpentine chest serves as a functional anchor piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Pair it with contemporary artwork, a ceramic vessel, or sleek brass lighting to create visual contrast between traditional timber and modern elements.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-quality beeswax twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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