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George 111 Mahogany Small 4 Drawer Serpentine Chest
E W Cousins and Son
for sale €1,755     $1,905
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George 111 Mahogany Small 4 Drawer Serpentine Chest

18th century
Description

George 111 Mahogany Small 4 Drawer Serpentine Chest. Converted from a chest commode. The top with rounded edge over 4 drawers with brass swanneck handles. Moulded edge to base on shaped bracket feet.

Dimensions:

25" wide

18" deep

28" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA548556
Dealers Internal Reference
1201
Description
George 111 Mahogany Small 4 Drawer Serpentine Chest. Converted from a chest commode. The top with rounded edge over 4 drawers with brass swanneck handles. Moulded edge to base on shaped bracket feet.

Dimensions:

25" wide

18" deep

28" high

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA548556
Dealers Internal Ref
1201
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
George 111 Mahogany Small 4 Drawer Serpentine Chest
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A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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A George III serpentine chest is an 18th-century storage piece distinguished by a convex centre and concave sides along the front facade. Typically crafted from solid or veneered mahogany, these pieces feature graduated drawers, brass hardware, and bracket feet reflective of late Georgian design.

Georgian chests of drawers primarily used high-density Cuban or West Indian mahogany for visible exterior surfaces. Secondary timbers for drawer linings and internal framing commonly included oak, pine, or deal, while brass was used for handles, backplates, and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints that are unevenly spaced, hand-sawn secondary timber linings, and natural shrinkage cracks along side panels. Look for cast brass hardware with hand-cut threads and square nuts, alongside authentic wear patterns around handles and keyholes.

A mahogany serpentine chest functions well as a focal point in an entryway, bedroom, or living room space. Positioning contemporary artwork or a minimalist mirror above the wooden top creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain mahogany by applying a high-grade natural beeswax polish once or twice a year using a microfibre cloth, buffing along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, and finish fading.
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