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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
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Superb quality 18th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the lovely figured and crossbanded top with a brushing slide below, four graduated long oak lined drawers, with wonderful figuration on the drawer fronts, engraved brass ring handles and escutcheons, shaped apron to the sides and front of the chest, standing on splay feet. Circa 1780.

39 3/4”x 20 1/2” x 34 1/2” high

100cms x 52cms x 88cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08968380
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 230-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins on oak drawer sides: cabinet work before 1800.
Horizontal pine backboards with heavy dark oxidisation: undisturbed early body work.
Flush brass thread escutcheons and stamped ring pulls: late eighteenth-century brass fittings.
Crossbanded serpentine top with fine wood stringing: late George III cabinetmaking.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1138340
Dealers Internal Reference
2990
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
Superb quality 18th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the lovely figured and crossbanded top with a brushing slide below, four graduated long oak lined drawers, with wonderful figuration on the drawer fronts, engraved brass ring handles and escutcheons, shaped apron to the sides and front of the chest, standing on splay feet. Circa 1780.

39 3/4”x 20 1/2” x 34 1/2” high

100cms x 52cms x 88cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08968380
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 230-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins on oak drawer sides: cabinet work before 1800.
Horizontal pine backboards with heavy dark oxidisation: undisturbed early body work.
Flush brass thread escutcheons and stamped ring pulls: late eighteenth-century brass fittings.
Crossbanded serpentine top with fine wood stringing: late George III cabinetmaking.

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
88cm (34.65")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138340
Dealers Internal Ref
2990
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, circular brass ring handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
18th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Brushing slide, Circular brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

An 18th-century Georgian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers stands on bracket feet with a shaped apron and a pull-out brushing slide beneath the top. The warm brown timber displays prominent flame-figured grain patterns across the four graduated long drawers, complemented by circular brass drop handles and central keyhole escutcheons. Small circular brass knobs project from the pull-out slide directly beneath the overhanging top edge. Measuring 88 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, this practical piece provides ample storage for clothing or linens while occupying a modest footprint. It sits comfortably in a bedroom, dressing room, or living space, serving as a functional storage cabinet with a traditional surface for lamps or decorative items.

FAQs

A serpentine chest features a subtle undulating curve across its front facade, with a convex centre flanked by concave sides, popularised during the 18th-century Chippendale and Hepplewhite eras in Great Britain.

These storage pieces were predominantly constructed using dense West Indian mahogany for outer surfaces, paired with secondary timbers like pine or oak for interior drawer linings and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber marks, asymmetrical hand-cut dovetails, original cast brass hardware, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age along drawer bases.

A serpentine chest works effectively as a anchor piece in an entryway or bedroom, juxtaposed against plain neutral walls, modern artwork, and minimalist table lamps.

Maintain mahogany timber by keeping it away from direct radiators and sunlight, dusting with a soft lint-free cloth, and applying a natural beeswax polish annually.
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