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George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
The Antique Furniture Company
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George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A good large Georgian mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers dating to the late 18th century. With a pronounced serpentine-shaped front with serpentine-shaped sides and canted corners it has four long drawers all with cock beading, circular brass handles and locks. With a nicely shaped apron and feet inlaid with boxwood and ebony line decoration.

Overall a top quality example of it’s type with a beautiful grain and range of tones making this a lovely rich coloured and practical chest. It is in very good condition, there are small old scratches/nicks to the front of the top edge at the centre, and an old scratch on the right side of the second drawer. Unfortunately we do not have a key but all the drawers are unlocked. The inside of the top drawer is divided into three sections.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width: 121cm (47 5/8in)

Depth: 60cm (23 5/8in)

Height: 100.5cm (39 1/2in)

Ref: 0269

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £95

Declaration

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 1800s.

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SA286571
Dealers Internal Reference
0269
Dealers Notes

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.

Description
A good large Georgian mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers dating to the late 18th century.
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With a pronounced serpentine-shaped front with serpentine-shaped sides and canted corners it has four long drawers all with cock beading, circular brass handles and locks.
The Antique Furniture Company

With a nicely shaped apron and feet inlaid with boxwood and ebony line decoration.

fig 1. A George III mahogany serpentine chest featuring four graduated long drawers with brass ring handles, crossbanded borders, and bracket feet.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Overall a top quality example of it’s type with a beautiful grain and range of tones making this a lovely rich coloured and practical chest. It is in very good condition, there are small old scratches/nicks to the front of the top edge at the centre, and an old scratch on the right side of the second drawer. Unfortunately we do not have a key but all the drawers are unlocked. The inside of the top drawer is divided into three sections.

fig 2. A George III mahogany serpentine chest featuring four graduated long drawers with brass ring handles, crossbanded borders, and bracket feet.
fig 2. George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width: 121cm (47 5/8in)

Depth: 60cm (23 5/8in)

Height: 100.5cm (39 1/2in)

Ref: 0269

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £95

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA286571
Dealers Internal Ref
0269
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A George III serpentine chest of drawers is an eighteenth-century English storage cabinet constructed during the reign of King George III (17601820). It features a distinctive undulating front facade that bows outward in the centre and recedes at the sides.

Primary woods typically consist of solid or veneered Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its dense grain and rich tone. Secondary woods for drawer linings generally include oak or deal, accompanied by hand-cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, hand-sawn secondary timber on the back and undersides, and natural wood shrinkage along the grain. Locks, escutcheons, and drawer runners will show consistent historical wear and hand-tool marks.

Dark mahogany pieces provide substantial visual grounding against neutral plaster or off-white walls. Positioning modern abstract artwork or a minimalist mirror above the chest creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, buffing along the direction of the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged exposure to strong sunlight to prevent veneer splitting or timber movement.
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