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A Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Tallboy
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A Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Tallboy

18th century
Sold 12 February 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A diminutive Georgian mahogany tallboy. At only 66.5" high, this lovely chest on chest is of dense well figured mahogany which has a good rich colour and retains its original brass, swan-neck handles, bracket feet and dental cornice. In very good condition. 1690mm high, 1100mm wide and 530mm deep. English. Circa 1780.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1062093
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Description
A diminutive Georgian mahogany tallboy. At only 66.
“
5" high, this lovely chest on chest is of dense well figured mahogany which has a good rich colour and retains its original brass, swan-neck handles, bracket feet and dental cornice.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

In very good condition. 1690mm high, 1100mm wide and 530mm deep. English. Circa 1780.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062093
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A front view of a dark brown mahogany tallboy featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware.
A Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Tallboy
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A front view of a dark brown mahogany tallboy featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass drop handles, Bracket feet, Key escutcheons, Cockbeaded drawers
  • SizeH 169 cm (67 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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The tallboy, or chest on chest, emerged in England during the early 18th century as a space-efficient storage solution, combining a lower chest of drawers with a narrower upper section.

Cabinet makers typically utilised solid mahogany or oak timbers, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drop handles, and fine cockbeading around the drawer edges.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, secondary timbers like pine or oak in concealed areas, and natural patination consistent with age.

A tallboy functions effectively as a focal point in a bedroom or hallway, providing vertical storage while introducing rich timber textures and historical contrast to modern minimalist spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and applying traditional beeswax periodically to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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