Fine 18th century mahogany Serpentine chest of 4 drawers, oak lined, with original brass swan neck handles on original bracket feet with well formed shaped sides with fluted canted corners.

A handsome and very practical piece with wonder colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Serpentine Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA646223

Dealers Internal Reference

7365

Description

Fine 18th century mahogany Serpentine chest of 4 drawers, oak lined, with original brass swan neck handles on original bracket feet with well formed shaped sides with fluted canted corners.

A handsome and very practical piece with wonder colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Serpentine Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA646223

Dealers Internal Ref

7365

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Location

Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire

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Verified Since Jun 2019

Items For Sale 137

Items Sold 184

Midwinter Antiques

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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter

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A serpentine chest features a subtle wave-shaped facade with a convex centre and concave sides, a design prominent in 18th-century English furniture inspired by Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite.

Traditional construction utilised solid mahogany or pine carcasses faced with flame mahogany veneers, complemented by cast brass handles and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, pine or oak secondary timbers inside drawer linings, and natural wear patterns along the wooden runners.

Position the chest as a focal point against neutral walls, pairing the rich timber tones with contemporary artwork or minimalist lighting for visual contrast.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly with a soft cloth to nourish the timber surface while keeping the item away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity.