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Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
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Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers .

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers.

Shapely serpentine front chest of four graduated long drawers fitted with original brass ‘swan-neck’ handles , each with cross-banded edges with a boxwood line inlay and ‘cock-beading’ .The sides with reeded columnar upright supports and rounded top corners . The top drawer fitted with original divisions or partitions.

All drawers having quality oak linings and fitted with original brass escutcheons and locks (no keys present) .

Raised on original elegant turned and tapering feet below a reeded moulding. The verso with original panelled back-boards retaining their original ‘red-wash’ finish.

In excellent original condition with a good mellow colour and patina. The top having some historic marks and scratches commensurate with age , use and purpose. Minor shrinkage crack to right-hand side side of top.

A stylish and capacious Georgian period chest of drawers of practical scale and proportions.

H 40”

W 46”

D 21”

England c.1790

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 07506332
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-245 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Oak drawer linings with fitted partitions: late 18th-century English cabinet making.
Reeded side columns continuing into turned feet: Sheraton styling from the late 1700s.
Crossbanded drawer fronts with fine stringing: delicate late Georgian decorative veneer work.
Natural shrinkage line on the top surface: decades of wood movement across the grain.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA929476
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 229
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers.
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Shapely serpentine front chest of four graduated long drawers fitted with original brass ‘swan-neck’ handles , each with cross-banded edges with a boxwood line inlay and ‘cock-beading’.
M Lees and Sons

.The sides with reeded columnar upright supports and rounded top corners . The top drawer fitted with original divisions or partitions.

fig 1. A George III Sheraton period mahogany chest of drawers featuring a curved serpentine front, four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and reeded corner columns.
fig 1. Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers .

All drawers having quality oak linings and fitted with original brass escutcheons and locks (no keys present) .

Raised on original elegant turned and tapering feet below a reeded moulding. The verso with original panelled back-boards retaining their original ‘red-wash’ finish.

fig 2. A George III Sheraton period mahogany chest of drawers featuring a curved serpentine front, four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and reeded corner columns.
fig 2. Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers .

In excellent original condition with a good mellow colour and patina. The top having some historic marks and scratches commensurate with age , use and purpose. Minor shrinkage crack to right-hand side side of top.

A stylish and capacious Georgian period chest of drawers of practical scale and proportions.

H 40”

W 46”

D 21”

England c.1790

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07506332
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-245 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Oak drawer linings with fitted partitions: late 18th-century English cabinet making.
Reeded side columns continuing into turned feet: Sheraton styling from the late 1700s.
Crossbanded drawer fronts with fine stringing: delicate late Georgian decorative veneer work.
Natural shrinkage line on the top surface: decades of wood movement across the grain.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA929476
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 229
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A George III Sheraton period mahogany chest of drawers featuring a curved serpentine front, four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and reeded corner columns.
Late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers .
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Fluted quarter columns, Brass swan-neck handles, Inlaid stringing
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This late eighteenth-century George III Sheraton period serpentine chest of drawers originates from England and is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, cross-banded edges, boxwood line inlay, and cock-beading. The shapely serpentine front holds four graduated long drawers fitted with original brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, and locks without keys, while the top drawer contains original internal partitions and the interiors display oak linings. Fluted quarter columns and reeded upright supports frame the sides, and the piece stands on original turned and tapering feet beneath a reeded moulding. Historic marks, scratches, and a minor shrinkage crack on the right-hand side of the top reflect its age, use, and purpose. Measuring 100 cm high, 115 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, this capacious Georgian storage furniture provides practical scale and proportions for use in a bedroom or hallway of a home today. The piece displays a good mellow colour and patina across its surfaces, maintaining its original panelled back-boards with a red-wash finish.

FAQs

Sheraton period furniture, popular in Britain during the late eighteenth century, is characterised by delicate proportions, clean geometric outlines, and refined decorative details such as serpentine fronts, fluted columns, and decorative wood inlays.

These chests were constructed using solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often accented with boxwood or satinwood stringing. Drawers typically featured hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine linings, and cast brass swan-neck or oval plate handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn drawer bottoms with shrinkage cracks, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brassware fixings, and natural oxidation or wear on the interior frame and back panels.

A serpentine chest serves as a focal piece in contemporary hallways, bedrooms, or living spaces, providing rich texture that contrasts effectively against neutral walls, modern artwork, or minimalist lighting.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in humidity to prevent wood warping.
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