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Good Quality Queen Ann Style Figured Walnut Tall Boy Chest on Chest
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Good Quality Queen Ann Style Figured Walnut Tall Boy Chest on Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 October 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An attractive and good quality Queen Ann Style figured walnut tall boy or chest on chest. The top section having a cross grain moulded cornice above 2 short over 3 wide drawers all edged with feather banding and etched brass handles and escutcheons. The stiles with cross grain half rounded mouldings, the sides with further feather banding set within wide walnut cross banding. The conforming lower section having 3 wide drawers with cross grain moulding below joining large walnut bun feet. Condition- Very good with working locks & keys and offering excellent storage space. Dimensions:- Height…68’’/ 173cm. Width…37.75’’/ 96cm. Depth…21’’/ 53.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £95.

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Tallboy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053424
Dealers Internal Reference
24492
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An attractive and good quality Queen Ann Style figured walnut tall boy or chest on chest.
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The top section having a cross grain moulded cornice above 2 short over 3 wide drawers all edged with feather banding and etched brass handles and escutcheons.
John Howkins Antiques

The stiles with cross grain half rounded mouldings, the sides with further feather banding set within wide walnut cross banding. The conforming lower section having 3 wide drawers with cross grain moulding below joining large walnut bun feet. Condition- Very good with working locks & keys and offering excellent storage space. Dimensions:- Height…68’’/ 173cm. Width…37.75’’/ 96cm. Depth…21’’/ 53.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £95.

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Tallboy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053424
Dealers Internal Ref
24492
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A full-frontal view of a tall Queen Anne style figured walnut chest on chest featuring multiple drawers with brass batwing drop handles and bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Quality Queen Ann Style Figured Walnut Tall Boy Chest on Chest

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 477
Items Sold 3,828
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A full-frontal view of a tall Queen Anne style figured walnut chest on chest featuring multiple drawers with brass batwing drop handles and bun feet.
Good Quality Queen Ann Style Figured Walnut Tall Boy Chest on Chest
Ref: SA1053424
A full-frontal view of a tall Queen Anne style figured walnut chest on chest featuring multiple drawers with brass batwing drop handles and bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest on Chest
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured veneer, Brass batwing handles, Key escutcheons, Bun feet
  • SizeH 173 cm (68 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The Queen Anne style, prevalent in the early 18th century, is characterised by graceful curves, cabriole legs, pad feet, and a focus on comfort and domestic intimacy rather than heavy ornamentation.

Tallboys were typically constructed using fine hardwoods like walnut, often featuring decorative veneers such as oyster cut or figured grains applied to pine or oak carcases, joined with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct timber grain, hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer construction, original or period-matching brass hardware, and natural signs of age such as timber shrinkage and wear patterns.

A traditional tallboy adds warmth and historical contrast to a modern interior when paired with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and contemporary artwork to let the rich wood grain stand out as a focal point.

Preserve antique walnut by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat the wood periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon-based polishes.
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