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A Fine George III Period Mahogany Tall Boy
For sale by Andreas de Jong Ltd.
for sale €32,760     $35,560
£28,000
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    Specialising in 18th and early 19th century english and irish antique furniture
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A Fine George III Period Mahogany Tall Boy

18th century
Description

The upper section with a cornice of blind fretwork over two short and three long drawers retaining the original elaborately cast handles and escutcheons.

The quarter turned mouldings to the corners, crisply carved with flower and ribbon over a veneered and cross-banded recessed tablet.

The lower section with three long drawers flanked by quarter turned columns with stop fluting. Raised on original ogee bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Andreas de Jong Ltd. has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

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SA1017011
Description
The upper section with a cornice of blind fretwork over two short and three long drawers retaining the original elaborately cast handles and escutcheons.
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The quarter turned mouldings to the corners, crisply carved with flower and ribbon over a veneered and cross-banded recessed tablet.
Andreas de Jong Ltd.

The lower section with three long drawers flanked by quarter turned columns with stop fluting. Raised on original ogee bracket feet.

Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Andreas de Jong Ltd. has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1017011
Andreas de Jong Ltd.
Andreas de Jong Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

Specialising in 18th and early 19th century english and irish antique furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andreas de Jong Ltd. Profile Page

Trade Associations

Andreas de Jong Ltd. is a registered member of BADA 

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A George III period mahogany tallboy featuring two short drawers over six long graduated drawers with ornate brass handles and bracket feet.
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Archive I A George III period mahogany tallboy featuring two short drawers over six long graduated drawers with ornate brass handles and bracket feet.

A Fine George III Period Mahogany Tall Boy

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Andreas de Jong Ltd.

Andreas de Jong Ltd.
Telephone 07880 620291
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London
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andreasdejong
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 20
Items Sold 15
Andreas de Jong Ltd.
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A George III period mahogany tallboy featuring two short drawers over six long graduated drawers with ornate brass handles and bracket feet.
A FINE GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY TALL BOY
Ref: SA1017011
A George III period mahogany tallboy featuring two short drawers over six long graduated drawers with ornate brass handles and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Brass swan-neck handles, Fluted corner pilasters, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 176 cm (69 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This George III period tall boy is constructed from warm brown mahogany with prominent flame mahogany veneer. The piece features a cornice of blind fretwork above two short and six long graduated drawers, fitted with elaborate cast brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons. Architectural details include fluted corner pilasters, quarter-turned corner mouldings carved with flower and ribbon motifs, and a cross-banded recessed tablet, all raised on ogee bracket feet. Measuring 176 cm high, 128 cm wide, and 63 cm deep, the tall boy provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a commanding vertical presence. Placed in a bedroom, dressing room, or grand hallway, this traditional English country house chest serves as a striking storage solution for clothing, linens, or personal items, bringing refined Georgian proportion and exceptional woodwork to contemporary domestic interiors.

FAQs

A tallboy, also known as a chest-on-chest, is an 18th-century storage cabinet consisting of two stacked chests of drawers designed to maximize vertical capacity.

They were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn timber markings, hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass backplates with original thread nuts, and natural wear along the drawer runners.

Position the piece as a focal storage anchor in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway, paired with minimal modern lighting and muted wall tones to balance its visual weight.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice per year, and position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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