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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
Description

A very fine George III mahogany Chest on Chest of high quality throughout, with stop fluted canted corners and ogee feet. Good oak drawer linings and superb original fire gilt brasses of chinoiserie design

c1760

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1059366
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C1307
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Description
A very fine George III mahogany Chest on Chest of high quality throughout, with stop fluted canted corners and ogee feet. Good oak drawer linings and superb original fire gilt brasses of chinoiserie design

c1760

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1059366
Dealers Internal Ref
C1307
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring graduated drawers, brass handles, reeded side columns, and bracket feet.
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A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring graduated drawers, brass handles, reeded side columns, and bracket feet.
George III mahogany chest on chest
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A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring graduated drawers, brass handles, reeded side columns, and bracket feet.
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A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a two-sectioned piece of storage furniture featuring a narrower chest of drawers fitted atop a slightly wider base chest. Popularised during the 18th century in Britain, this design was engineered to maximise vertical storage capacity while maintaining balanced proportion and ease of movement.

These pieces were predominantly constructed using solid and veneered mahogany or walnut for the exterior, with drawer linings crafted from oak or pine. Hardware typically comprised cast brass drop handles with decorative backplates and matching escutcheons.

Authentic George III examples feature hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, hand-planed timber backboards, and natural age-related shrinkage splits. Look for original cast brass hardware, graduated drawer configurations, and period construction details such as reeded chamfered corners and ogee bracket feet.

Position the tallboy as a primary focal point against a neutral or deep jewel-toned wall to complement the dark wood tones. Balance the vertical height of the piece by pairing it with modern table lamps, textured rugs, or contemporary art nearby.

Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish degradation. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, buffing along the wood grain with a soft cotton cloth.
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