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Serpentine Fronted Serving Table of Narrow Dimensions
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Serpentine Fronted Serving Table of Narrow Dimensions

19th century
Sold 4 June 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1830. An elegant and stylish William IV serpentine fronted mahogany serving table. The top with fine flame mahogany, with an elegant moulded fore edge and serpentine front with one full length drawer in the frieze, with a large carved cartouche in the center, and a continuous beading of scrolling with C scrolls, with one narrow shelf with a ribbed fore edge supported on carved and shaped supports, convex in the top and concave on the bottom, all resting on a platform base with a polished mahogany back on a neat enclosed plinth.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Serpentine Fronted Serving Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA990659
Dealers Internal Reference
32406
Description
Circa 1830. An elegant and stylish William IV serpentine fronted mahogany serving table. The top with fine flame mahogany, with an elegant moulded fore edge and serpentine front with one full length drawer in the frieze, with a large carved cartouche in the center, and a continuous beading of scrolling with C scrolls, with one narrow shelf with a ribbed fore edge supported on carved and shaped supports, convex in the top and concave on the bottom, all resting on a platform base with a polished mahogany back on a neat enclosed plinth.
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Serpentine Fronted Serving Table to the 19th Century.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA990659
Dealers Internal Ref
32406
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A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Serpentine Fronted Serving Table of Narrow Dimensions

Archive II A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. View II
Archive III A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. View III
Archive IV A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. View IV
Archive V A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. View V
Archive VI A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. View VI
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Archive VIII A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. View VIII
Archive IX A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves. View IX
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EH6 7HF
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A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves.
Serpentine Fronted Serving Table of Narrow Dimensions
Ref: SA990659
A narrow, dark mahogany serving table featuring a serpentine front, scrolled supports, and open lower shelves.
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  • ObjectConsole & Serving Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Scrolled corbels, Open tiers, Carved apron
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 161 cm (63 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

The serpentine style features a convex centre flanked by concave curves, creating an undulating, flowing horizontal line that became popular during the Georgian and Regency periods for tables, sideboards, and chests.

Master craftsmen typically utilized dense, figured hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, often incorporating secondary woods like pine or deal for drawer linings and internal framing.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut joinery such as dovetails, observing natural timber ageing and oxidisation, checking for traditional tool marks, and verifying that timber shrinkage aligns with historical manufacturing methods.

Placing a heritage piece against a minimalist neutral wall creates a striking focal point, allowing its rich timber tones and sculptural curves to contrast effectively with modern furnishings and lighting.

Preservation involves maintaining stable ambient humidity and temperature away from direct heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying pure beeswax to nourish the timber grain.
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