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A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
for sale €16,380     $17,780
£14,000
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A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740

18th century
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A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England.

In two parts divided by a cross grain moulding the reeded upper section consists of a complex cross-grain cornice over three short and three long graduating cockbeaded, crossbanded and feather-banded oak lined drawers.

The lower section is raised on the original bracket feet and consists of three oak lined long graduating, cockbeaded, crossbanded and feather-banded oak lined drawers.

The sides are veneered in book-matched figured walnut.

This is an accomplished and original example from the period with fantastic colour and patination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Walnut Tallboy to the 18th Century.

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SA1010542
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Description
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England.

In two parts divided by a cross grain moulding the reeded upper section consists of a complex cross-grain cornice over three short and three long graduating cockbeaded, crossbanded and feather-banded oak lined drawers.

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The lower section is raised on the original bracket feet and consists of three oak lined long graduating, cockbeaded, crossbanded and feather-banded oak lined drawers.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

The sides are veneered in book-matched figured walnut.

This is an accomplished and original example from the period with fantastic colour and patination.

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Walnut Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1010542
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07787 536199
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Buscot Manor
Buscot
Oxfordshire
SN7 8DA
United Kingdom

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A tall 18th-century George II figured walnut chest on chest featuring two stacked drawer sections, brass drop handles, feather banding, and bracket feet.
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
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A tall 18th-century George II figured walnut chest on chest featuring two stacked drawer sections, brass drop handles, feather banding, and bracket feet.
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A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of furniture comprising two stacked chests of drawers designed to maximise vertical storage while conserving floor space. Popular during the George II period, these pieces featured figured walnut veneers, balanced proportions, and decorative brass hardware.

George II tallboys feature a softwood or oak carcass veneered in figured or burr walnut, often detailed with herringbone or feather stringing and crossbanded borders. Construction typically includes hand-cut dovetail joints, oak-lined drawers, moulded cornices, and bracket feet, fitted with cast brass drop handles and escutcheon plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber drawer linings, uneven hand-cut dovetails, and natural surface patination across the wood grain. Inspect for historic brassware fitment marks, period-appropriate oak drawer construction, and hand-carved bracket feet with consistent aging.

Position the tallboy as a focal anchor piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway to provide functional vertical storage. Balance its rich timber tone and tall silhouette against neutral wall palettes, contemporary artwork, or understated modern textiles.

Maintain walnut surfaces by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged exposure to strong sunlight to prevent veneer movement and colour fading.
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