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George I Burr Walnut Tallboy
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George I Burr Walnut Tallboy

18th century
Sold 16 May 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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Description

A handsome George I period burr walnut veneered tallboy; the cavetto moulded cornice above three short and three long graduated drawers which are feather banded and have ovolo mouldings; having a pull-out brushing slide and three further graduated drawers below which are feather banded and have ovolo mouldings; with fluted canted corners to the upper and lower sections. Retaining its original fire gilded handles throughout and raised on the original bracket feet.

Circa: 1725

This chest on stand is of the finest quality: it is veneered in carefully chosen burr walnut and the sides are veneered in beautifully figured walnut, the drawer linings are in oak and the original fire gilded handles are beautifully cast in brass.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this George I Burr Walnut Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
185.5cm (73.03")
Width
109.8cm (43.23")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126346
Dealers Internal Reference
BA977
Description
A handsome George I period burr walnut veneered tallboy; the cavetto moulded cornice above three short and three long graduated drawers which are feather banded and have ovolo mouldings; having a pull-out brushing slide and three further graduated drawers below which are feather banded and have ovolo mouldings; with fluted canted corners to the upper and lower sections. Retaining its original fire gilded handles throughout and raised on the original bracket feet.
fig 1. A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons.
fig 1. George I Burr Walnut Tallboy

Circa: 1725

This chest on stand is of the finest quality: it is veneered in carefully chosen burr walnut and the sides are veneered in beautifully figured walnut, the drawer linings are in oak and the original fire gilded handles are beautifully cast in brass.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this George I Burr Walnut Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Height
185.5cm (73.03")
Width
109.8cm (43.23")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126346
Dealers Internal Ref
BA977
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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Archive I A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George I Burr Walnut Tallboy

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Reindeer Antiques

Reindeer Antiques
Telephone 020 7937 3754
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81 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reindeerantiques
Verified Since May 2019
Items For Sale 46
Items Sold 283
Reindeer Antiques
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A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons.
George I burr walnut tallboy
Ref: SA1126346
A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTallboys & Chests on Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Graduated drawers, Brass batwing handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 185.5 cm (73 in) x W 109.8 cm (43 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The George I style, spanning the early 18th century, is characterised by architectural proportions, the widespread adoption of burr veneers such as walnut, and the transition from heavy gateleg forms to lighter, more refined case pieces.

Traditional tallboys are constructed with softwood carcases overlaid with decorative hardwood veneers, such as burr walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, and brass batwing or willow handles.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain continuity, hand-beveled drawer edges, original hand-cut screw threads, oak secondary timbers, and natural oxidisation patterns within the interior structure.

This piece works well as a focal point in a traditional bedroom or drawing room, paired with minimalist modern decor to highlight the rich figuring and warm tones of the burr walnut veneer.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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