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18th Century Lovely Quality George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers
A Brookes
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18th Century Lovely Quality George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
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18th Century lovely quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of four long drawers with fine decorative oval brass handles, shaped decorative apron standing on splay feet in superb condition. C.1790

85cm high x 98cm wide x 59cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
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A Brookes has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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18th Century lovely quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of four long drawers with fine decorative oval brass handles, shaped decorative apron standing on splay feet in superb condition. C.1790

85cm high x 98cm wide x 59cm deep

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA826005
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An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with oval brass handles on shaped feet.
18th Century lovely quality George III serpentine chest of drawers
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A George III serpentine chest of drawers is a British case furniture piece dating from the mid-to-late 18th century, distinguished by a subtle S-curve or undulating front facade. These pieces typically feature finely figured mahogany veneers, graduated drawers, and classical proportioning characteristic of the Georgian era.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used West Indian or Cuban mahogany for exterior surfaces, often utilising flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts. Internal construction featured hand-cut dovetail joints, solid oak or pine drawer linings, and hand-planed backboards.

Authentic 18th-century chests display hand-cut, irregular dovetail joints, cast brass hardware with hand-cut threads, and natural shrinkage cracks or uneven wear on the timber underside. The serpentine curve on genuine pieces is shaped into the solid carcass timber rather than formed with modern bent plywood.

A mahogany serpentine chest serves as a focal point when juxtaposed against neutral minimalist walls, modern abstract artwork, or contemporary lighting. The warm wood tones provide visual depth and texture in both traditional and modern interior schemes.

Preserve the finish by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth, rubbing with the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, or finish fading.
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