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18th Century Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
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18th Century Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest

18th century
Sold 11 September 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Fine early 18th century walnut chest on chest tall boy circa 1730 .

The chest has a wonderful colour and grain and has fine engraved period brass engrave handles and excursions , All the oak lined drawers are solid in joint with fine hand dovetailed joints and slide as they should ,they retain all their original steel locks (no key )

The drawer fronts have a good colour with feather cross banding . The sides are oak and in great shape typical construction of the period .

No signs of woodworm past or present

The chest comes in two sections for transport .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery/shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132157
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Description
Fine early 18th century walnut chest on chest tall boy circa 1730 .

The chest has a wonderful colour and grain and has fine engraved period brass engrave handles and excursions , All the oak lined drawers are solid in joint with fine hand dovetailed joints and slide as they should ,they retain all their original steel locks (no key )

fig 1. An 18th century Georgian walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware.
fig 1. 18th Century Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest

The drawer fronts have a good colour with feather cross banding . The sides are oak and in great shape typical construction of the period .

No signs of woodworm past or present

The chest comes in two sections for transport .

“
We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery/shipping costs.
Rawlings Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132157
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Essex
United Kingdom
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An 18th century Georgian walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware.
18th century Georgian walnut chest on chest
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An 18th century Georgian walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests on Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Brass drop handles, Cresting cornice, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 171 cm (67 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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A chest on chest, often referred to as a tallboy, is a tall storage furniture piece consisting of two stacked sections, typically featuring a configuration of smaller drawers over larger ones, popularised during the 18th century.

These pieces were traditionally crafted using dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and mahogany, often enhanced with decorative wood veneers and fitted with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques including hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, pegged frames, natural timber shrinkage, and hand-forged or cast brass hardware with appropriate patination.

Such a statement piece serves as a functional focal point in a bedroom or hallway, pairing well with minimalist contemporary decor to highlight the warmth and rich texture of the historic wood grain.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged wooden surface.
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