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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest
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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
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Antique George III quality mahogany chest on chest having a quality shaped dental reeded moulded cornice above two short and six long mahogany cockbeeded and oak lined drawers with original pretty ornate brass handles, brushing slide with original brass handles standing on original bracket feet

A quality piece boasting a fabulous colour

H 185.5 x W 117.5 x D 57cm

Date 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
185.5cm (73.03")
Width
117.5cm (46.26")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072810
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1653
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Antique George III quality mahogany chest on chest having a quality shaped dental reeded moulded cornice above two short and six long mahogany cockbeeded and oak lined drawers with original pretty ornate brass handles, brushing slide with original brass handles standing on original bracket feet

A quality piece boasting a fabulous colour

H 185.5 x W 117.5 x D 57cm

Date 1780

Height
185.5cm (73.03")
Width
117.5cm (46.26")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072810
Dealers Internal Ref
1653
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique George III mahogany chest on chest featuring a dentil cornice, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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A Georgian chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is an 18th-century double chest of drawers constructed in two separate sections to facilitate movement. Designed primarily during the George II and George III eras, these pieces combine ample vertical storage with balanced Classical architecture and proportions.

Primary woods were predominantly flame mahogany, walnut, or oak, chosen for their grain structure and durability. Secondary woods used for drawer linings and backboards usually consisted of pine or native oak, assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and natural shrinkage cracks in wide panels. Cast brass swan-neck or batwing handles often leave subtle shadow outlines or wear marks on the original drawer faces.

Position a mahogany chest on chest against a neutral or dark painted wall to highlight its timber silhouette. Contrast its historic scale with modern floor lighting, abstract framed art, or contemporary ceramic vessels nearby.

Maintain the finish by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth. Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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