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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
Sold 7 August 2025 · Coast Antiques
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This George III Mahogany Chest on Chest is a sophisticated and elegant addition to any home. Made from rich mahogany with oak lined drawers and original brass handles, it features a lower base with 3 graduating drawers and an upper portion with 2 over 3 drawers. The finishing touch is a beautiful dental cornice and blind fretwork on the sides. All in good condition with some age related marks which should be expected of an item of this age. More photos can be provided on request.

Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086105
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This George III Mahogany Chest on Chest is a sophisticated and elegant addition to any home.
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Made from rich mahogany with oak lined drawers and original brass handles, it features a lower base with 3 graduating drawers and an upper portion with 2 over 3 drawers.
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The finishing touch is a beautiful dental cornice and blind fretwork on the sides. All in good condition with some age related marks which should be expected of an item of this age. More photos can be provided on request.

Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086105
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Archive I A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Archive II A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice. View II
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Archive V A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice. View V
Archive VI A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice. View VI
Archive VII A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice. View IX
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58 Abergele Rd
Colwyn Bay
Wales
LL29 7PP
United Kingdom
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A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice.
George III Mahogany chest on chest
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A tall, two-part George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and a moulded cornice.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

A chest on chest, often referred to as a tallboy, is a tall piece of case furniture featuring one chest of drawers stacked directly on top of a larger one, popular during the mid to late 18th century in English furniture design.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like pine or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction and traditional brass hardware.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, original or period-matching brass swing handles, hand-planed drawer bottoms, and natural age-related patina on the timber.

A substantial wooden chest can serve as a strong focal point in a modern bedroom or hallway, contrasting effectively against neutral walls while providing practical vertical storage.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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