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George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 28 January 2026 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A wonderful late George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, circa 1800.

With original brass pulls. In the Hepplewhite manner.

Minor imperfections.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1173293
Description
A wonderful late George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, circa 1800.

With original brass pulls. In the Hepplewhite manner.

Minor imperfections.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173293
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I A dark brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, and circular brass pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

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A dark brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, and circular brass pulls.
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Ref: SA1173293
A dark brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four graduated drawers, and circular brass pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Oak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Graduated drawers, Brass circular pulls, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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The George III period spans the reign of King George III from 1760 to 1820, characterised by a transition from heavy Palladianism to lighter, more refined neoclassical designs influenced by cabinetmakers like Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid and veneered Cuban mahogany over secondary softwoods like oak or pine, employing hand-cut dovetail joints for drawer construction and solid brass handles or pulls.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, natural beeswax patination, and hand-forged or cast brass hardware without modern machine threading.

Pairing a dark wood antique chest with minimalist contemporary surroundings creates a balanced focal point, allowing the rich grain and historical craftsmanship to provide textural contrast against neutral walls.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels between 40 and 50 percent, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and apply traditional microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the timber.
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