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Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest with Secretaire, Circa 1760
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest with Secretaire, Circa 1760

18th century
For Sale by Patrick Moorhead Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and side carrying handles. Crossbanded drawer fronts, Oak lined and having a wonderful original faded patina.

Batch 75. N/H

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Secretaire Tallboy to the Georgian era.

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SA1039114
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SKU00002014
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Description
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and side carrying handles. Crossbanded drawer fronts, Oak lined and having a wonderful original faded patina.

Batch 75. N/H

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Secretaire Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1039114
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002014
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

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A two-part Georgian walnut chest on chest featuring a drop-front secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments, brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I A two-part Georgian walnut chest on chest featuring a drop-front secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments, brass handles, and bracket feet.

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760

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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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A two-part Georgian walnut chest on chest featuring a drop-front secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments, brass handles, and bracket feet.
Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Ref: SA1039114
A two-part Georgian walnut chest on chest featuring a drop-front secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments, brass handles, and bracket feet.
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A Georgian chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a two-part storage chest designed in the 18th century to maximise vertical space. Models featuring a secretaire include a fitted pull-out or fall-front drawer that functions as a compact writing desk with internal pigeonholes and small drawers.

These pieces were typically constructed with solid wood carcasses lined in walnut, burr walnut, or mahogany veneers. Handles and keyhole escutcheons were cast in brass, while drawer linings were commonly crafted from oak or pine using hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn dovetail joints, uneven drawer bottoms, and original brass hardware showing natural oxidisation. The two-part construction usually features side carrying handles on both upper and lower sections, supported by bracket feet.

A Georgian chest on chest serves as a focal architectural piece in a hallway, study, or bedroom, offering vertical storage alongside a functional writing station. Pairing the warm timber tones with neutral wall palettes and contemporary ceramics creates a balanced interior aesthetic.

Position the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the veneer from lifting or drying out. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly once per year to preserve the wood finish.
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