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18th Century Serpentine Chest

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Fine 18th century English mahogany serpentine fronted chest with fluted canted corners, the well figured top with segmented under edge molding over three short drawers, the center one fitted with pullout / pull-out writing surface and side drawer, over three graduated long drawers and standing on original ogee bracket feet, the front veneered in highly figured matching timber and retaining original Rococo brass handles.

H 31.5 in. x W 41.5 in. x D 21.5 in.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	mahogany
Condition:	Good. minor patches to veneer, one foot repaired
Creation Date:	1760
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale, George III
Dealer Reference #:	pojdomwlhvyf
Incollect Reference #:	353768

Dimensions

W.	41.5 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	21.5 in;
W.	105.41 cm;	H.	80.01 cm;	D.	54.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.