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Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest on Chest
For sale by Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
for sale €16,380     $17,780
£14,000
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Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest on Chest

18th century
Description

A fine Queen Anne/William & Mary period walnut veneered chest on stand. The top with shaped, moulded cornice above two short and three long drawers and a deep triple waist moulding. The stand fitted with a further arrangement of three short drawers above a shaped apron and turned legs joined by concave stretchers. The bun feet are good, authentic replacements.

A classic piece of late 17th/early 18th century Early English furniture in exceptionally well preserved condition including handles, banckplates, escuteions and locks.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152.5cm (60.04")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Tallboy to the 1750s.

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SA1035805
Dealers Internal Reference
400324
Description
A fine Queen Anne/William & Mary period walnut veneered chest on stand.
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The top with shaped, moulded cornice above two short and three long drawers and a deep triple waist moulding.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

The stand fitted with a further arrangement of three short drawers above a shaped apron and turned legs joined by concave stretchers. The bun feet are good, authentic replacements.

A classic piece of late 17th/early 18th century Early English furniture in exceptionally well preserved condition including handles, banckplates, escuteions and locks.

Height
152.5cm (60.04")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Tallboy to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035805
Dealers Internal Ref
400324
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with brass hardware, six turned legs, and a shaped wavy stretcher base.
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Archive I A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with brass hardware, six turned legs, and a shaped wavy stretcher base.

Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest on Chest

Archive II A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with brass hardware, six turned legs, and a shaped wavy stretcher base. View II
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with brass hardware, six turned legs, and a shaped wavy stretcher base.
Queen Anne period walnut chest on chest
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A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with brass hardware, six turned legs, and a shaped wavy stretcher base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, brass drop handles, turned legs, wavy stretcher
  • SizeH 152.5 cm (60 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Queen Anne and William and Mary period chest on stand is an English country house furniture piece from 1750. Constructed from walnut and brass, the object has a warm brown colour with figured walnut veneer and a polished finish. The upper section comprises a shaped, moulded cornice above two short drawers and three long drawers, resting on a base fitted with three short drawers, a shaped apron, six turned legs, and concave stretchers with bun feet. Key visible elements include brass drop handles, brass backplates, brass escutcheons, and visible lock plates. Measuring 152.5 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, this chest provides functional storage space for clothing or linen while serving as an imposing decorative statement. In a modern home, it suits a traditional hallway, a master bedroom, or a formal living room as a freestanding focal point.

FAQs

A Queen Anne chest on stand, often called a tallboy or highboy, is a two-part storage piece originating in the early 18th century. It features an upper chest of drawers mounted onto a lower table or stand supported by turned or cabriole legs.

These pieces were typically constructed with solid oak or pine frames clad in highly figured walnut veneers. Hardware usually consisted of cast brass drop handles and engraved brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods showing natural shrinkage, hand-forged iron nails, and original brass fittings with evidence of gentle oxidisation.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area alongside neutral textiles and modern art to create contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain and dust with a soft microfiber cloth.
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