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A Superb Mid 18th C Irish Mahogany Tallboy Chest.
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
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A Superb Mid 18th C Irish Mahogany Tallboy Chest.

18th century
Description

This wonderfull mid 18th Century `Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions.

Lovely colour & condition & retaining all original locks & brass escutcheon handles.

Made from the most wonderfull quality heavy dense figured mahogany & supported on shaped bracket feet.

With 8 graduated oak lined drawers.

The rear back boards also in oak which is a nice sign of quality.

Various similar examples of this model of the Irish tallboy can be seen in the Book of Irish furniture by the Knight Of Glin & James Peill.

Circa 1760

Dimensions listed are to top of cornice edges.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this Irish Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1037666
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I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.

I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.

As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restoration be nessesary it will be sympathetically and skilfully carried out in house by myself.

If items are purchased with buy now option I shall do my very best to work with my courier to offer free delivery within most of UK mainland. (Some exclusions to locations may apply)

It has been noted that the system is rounding up measurements added in cm to the next nearest inch so if dimensions are critical for a particular space please work by the cm size listed of please ask.

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This wonderfull mid 18th Century `Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions.

Lovely colour & condition & retaining all original locks & brass escutcheon handles.

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Made from the most wonderfull quality heavy dense figured mahogany & supported on shaped bracket feet.
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
fig 1. A mid-eighteenth-century Irish mahogany tallboy chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. A Superb Mid 18th C Irish Mahogany Tallboy Chest.

With 8 graduated oak lined drawers.

The rear back boards also in oak which is a nice sign of quality.

Various similar examples of this model of the Irish tallboy can be seen in the Book of Irish furniture by the Knight Of Glin & James Peill.

Circa 1760

Dimensions listed are to top of cornice edges.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this Irish Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037666
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
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Specialist in the care, conservation & restoration of fine period furniture.

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East Belfast Enterprise Park
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Belfast
BT5 4GX
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A mid-eighteenth-century Irish mahogany tallboy chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
A SUPERB MID 18TH C IRISH MAHOGANY TALLBOY CHEST.
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A mid-eighteenth-century Irish mahogany tallboy chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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A tallboy, also known as a highboy or tall chest, is a tall chest of drawers designed to maximise vertical storage space while occupying a compact footprint. Originating in the eighteenth century, these pieces typically feature multiple stacked drawers mounted on bracket feet or a raised stand.

Mid-eighteenth-century tallboys were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak. Fine examples feature hand-dovetailed drawer linings, pine or oak secondary timber, and cast brass swan-neck hardware.

Authentic eighteenth-century tallboys display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, and irregular wear consistent with age. Original brass hardware often leaves distinct outline marks or oxidisation shadows on the drawer fronts.

An antique mahogany tallboy can serve as a focal point in a master bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Pairing dark mahogany with neutral wall tones, contemporary artwork, or modern lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition between historical and modern design elements.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement or fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original finish.
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