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Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest
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Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest

19th century
Sold 16 September 2024 · Hingstons of Wilton
This “Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest” found a buyer.

It was listed by Hingstons of Wilton. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Victorian mahogany serpentine chest

This amazing Victorian mahogany serpentine chest was made circa 1870.

It is a very rare piece that would have been made for a very important home in the 19thc.

We have been fortunate to purchase this from a very important country home near the River Test.

It is of a bold serpentine shape with fine tapering columns to each side of the drawers.

The mahogany on the drawer fronts is fiery with lots of fantastic figuring to the grain.

Having a pair of half width drawers to the top and a further 3 full width graduated drawers under.

It would take a craftsman at the top of his profession to be able to make a piece of furniture to this standard.

The amount of storage this Victorian chest will provide is incredible.

Imagine waking each morning seeing this in your bedroom and the pleasure owning it will give you.

136cms wide 53 1/2ins

56cms deep 22ins

108cms high 42 1/2ins

Whilst we take care in measuring the sizes can be slightly different

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Victorian mahogany serpentine chest are green products and have not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian mahogany serpentine chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA985358
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Victorian mahogany serpentine chest

This amazing Victorian mahogany serpentine chest was made circa 1870.

It is a very rare piece that would have been made for a very important home in the 19thc.

We have been fortunate to purchase this from a very important country home near the River Test.

fig 1. A dark mahogany Victorian serpentine chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile and turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest

It is of a bold serpentine shape with fine tapering columns to each side of the drawers.

The mahogany on the drawer fronts is fiery with lots of fantastic figuring to the grain.

Having a pair of half width drawers to the top and a further 3 full width graduated drawers under.

“
It would take a craftsman at the top of his profession to be able to make a piece of furniture to this standard.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 2. A dark mahogany Victorian serpentine chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile and turned wooden knobs.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest

The amount of storage this Victorian chest will provide is incredible.

Imagine waking each morning seeing this in your bedroom and the pleasure owning it will give you.

136cms wide 53 1/2ins

56cms deep 22ins

fig 3. A dark mahogany Victorian serpentine chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile and turned wooden knobs.
fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest

108cms high 42 1/2ins

Whilst we take care in measuring the sizes can be slightly different

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 4. A dark mahogany Victorian serpentine chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile and turned wooden knobs.
fig 4. Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Victorian mahogany serpentine chest are green products and have not affected the environment we live in.

fig 5. A dark mahogany Victorian serpentine chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile and turned wooden knobs.
fig 5. Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian mahogany serpentine chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

fig 6. A dark mahogany Victorian serpentine chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile and turned wooden knobs.
fig 6. Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985358
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A dark mahogany Victorian serpentine chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile and turned wooden knobs.
Victorian mahogany serpentine chest
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Turned wooden knobs, Column pilasters, Plinth base
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

Serpentine chests feature a distinct convex-concave curved front profile that gained immense popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras, showcasing advanced cabinet-making techniques and fluid lines.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods like pine or oak, often finished with turned wooden knobs and brass key escutcheons.

Authentic items feature period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, secondary wood linings, traditional shellac polishes, and natural timber oxidisation accumulated over decades.

The rich timber tones and curved silhouette serve as a grounding focal point in a contemporary bedroom or living space, pairing well with minimalist lamps and neutral wall palettes.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, occasionally treating the surface with a quality natural beeswax to nourish the polished grain.
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