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Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard 18th Century
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Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard 18th Century

18th century
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Description

This is a superb antique George III inlaid flame mahogany serpentine sideboard, circa 1790 in date.

With kingwood banding and marquetry spandrels, the central frieze drawer flanked by deep drawers, the right side drawer with divisions for bottles. The drawers fitted with the original and beautiful ormolu lion's head ring handles.

It is raised on elegant square tapering legs on spade feet.and is complete with working locks and key.

Add an elegant touch to a special place in your home with this superb antique serpentine shaped sideboard.

Provenance:

Major Edward Croft-Murray, Perivale, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

From the collection of Edward Croft-Murray CBE (1907-1980).

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 93 x Width 183 x Depth 74

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 6 foot x Depth 2 foot, 5 inches

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A2131a

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA967428
Dealers Internal Reference
A2131a
Description
This is a superb antique George III inlaid flame mahogany serpentine sideboard, circa 1790 in date.
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With kingwood banding and marquetry spandrels, the central frieze drawer flanked by deep drawers, the right side drawer with divisions for bottles.
Regent Antiques

The drawers fitted with the original and beautiful ormolu lion's head ring handles.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet.
fig 1. Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard 18th Century

It is raised on elegant square tapering legs on spade feet.and is complete with working locks and key.

Add an elegant touch to a special place in your home with this superb antique serpentine shaped sideboard.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet.
fig 2. Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard 18th Century

Provenance:

Major Edward Croft-Murray, Perivale, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

From the collection of Edward Croft-Murray CBE (1907-1980).

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet.
fig 3. Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard 18th Century

Dimensions in cm:

Height 93 x Width 183 x Depth 74

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 6 foot x Depth 2 foot, 5 inches

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A2131a

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA967428
Dealers Internal Ref
A2131a
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet.

Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard 18th Century

Archive II An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet. View XVIII
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An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet.
Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard 18th Century
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An 18th-century George III flame mahogany serpentine sideboard featuring inlaid circular panel doors, brass lion-mask ring handles, and tapered square legs terminating in spade feet.
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FAQs

Originating in late 18th-century Britain, a George III serpentine sideboard is a dining room storage piece characterised by an undulating, wave-like front facade, slender tapered legs, and decorative timber veneers such as flame mahogany.

Georgian sideboards typically feature solid oak or pine carcass construction faced with flame mahogany or satinwood veneers, complemented by cast brass hardware and decorative wood marquetry or stringing.

Authentic 18th-century pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed oak or pine secondary drawer linings, age-related patination around original brass hardware, and hand-cut veneer work.

Position the sideboard in a dining space or wide hallway, balancing its rich mahogany tones with contemporary monochrome artwork, structured table lamps, or minimal ceramic vessels to bridge classic and modern aesthetics.

Maintain flame mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually, ensuring the cabinet remains clear of direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer cracking.
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