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Antique George III Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1790s

$2,595
£1,970.97
€2,277.12
CA$3,636.99
A$4,070.47
CHF 2,124.47
MX$49,638.77
NOK 27,190.37
SEK 25,739.16
DKK 16,993.83
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About the Item

A fine antique George III serpentine chest, ca. 1790, with flamed mahogany drawers over bracket feet. Original brasses recently polished but remain unlacquered so will patinate naturally.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Centuries old veneer repair to left top surface of the chest, likely from a candle burn. Wear consistent with age and use. In fine antique condition with the typical minor maintenance repairs of prior generations.
  • Seller Location:
    Peabody, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU888032379242

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