George III Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

18th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1775, George III period mahogany serpentine fronted sideboard. The top has a three quarter wrap around brass gallery with turned stylish uprights, shaped top rails and wonderful finials. This retains a nice patination. Beneath this is the serpentine top with boxwood inlay on the sides and crossbanded edge and boxwood inlay again beneath. Below the top are 2 serpentine drawers and 2 further drawers either side for wine. The drawers have original swan neck handles along the top, and the bottom of the drawers have flame mahogany panels but no handles. Beneath the drawers is a chequered inlay which runs along the front. There are quarter blocks with shell inlay fans. The inlay continues underneath the sideboard. The legs are classic George III: square tapering with a string inlay and a Gothic dot. Excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

213.5cm (84.06")

Depth

75.5cm (29.72")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA282143

Dealers Internal Reference

19818

Description

Circa 1775, George III period mahogany serpentine fronted sideboard.

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The top has a three quarter wrap around brass gallery with turned stylish uprights, shaped top rails and wonderful finials.

Georgian Antiques

This retains a nice patination. Beneath this is the serpentine top with boxwood inlay on the sides and crossbanded edge and boxwood inlay again beneath. Below the top are 2 serpentine drawers and 2 further drawers either side for wine. The drawers have original swan neck handles along the top, and the bottom of the drawers have flame mahogany panels but no handles. Beneath the drawers is a chequered inlay which runs along the front. There are quarter blocks with shell inlay fans. The inlay continues underneath the sideboard. The legs are classic George III: square tapering with a string inlay and a Gothic dot. Excellent condition.