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Scottish George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Scottish George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
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Circa 1790. An inlaid mahogany Scottish George III serpentine fronted chest of drawers. The solid top with reeded fore edge with a configuration of three short over three full length serpentine drawers. Each of the drawers has a heraldic style wooden escutcheon, cast brass handles (changed) and ebony string inlay. With a ribbed frieze, all resting on four stylish bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA990809
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32280
Description
Circa 1790. An inlaid mahogany Scottish George III serpentine fronted chest of drawers.
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The solid top with reeded fore edge with a configuration of three short over three full length serpentine drawers.
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Each of the drawers has a heraldic style wooden escutcheon, cast brass handles (changed) and ebony string inlay. With a ribbed frieze, all resting on four stylish bracket feet.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA990809
Dealers Internal Ref
32280
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles.

Scottish George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles. View IX
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An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles.
Scottish George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, three top drawers above three graduated long drawers, and brass swan-neck handles.
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George III serpentine furniture refers to pieces produced in Great Britain between 1760 and 1820 that feature a distinctive, gently undulating wave-like front profile. This cabinet design required skilled joinery to create the curved drawer fronts and matching side profiles.

Chests from the George III era were typically constructed using solid mahogany or dense pine carcases veneered with flame mahogany. Secondary woods like pine or oak were used for drawer linings, while hardware was generally cast from brass.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original cast brass fittings, and signs of hand-planed timber on structural backs or undersides. Natural wood shrinkage over centuries often creates slight irregularities in symmetry.

A serpentine chest serves as a focal point in hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms, pairing well with contemporary artwork mounted above the top surface. The rich wood tones contrast effectively against muted or dark paint palettes.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, or moist environments to prevent veneer lifting and timber warping.
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