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A Fine Bow-fronted Mahogany Tallboy
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A Fine Bow-fronted Mahogany Tallboy

1900 - 1920
Description

Called a chest on chest until the eighteenth century, constructed from mahogany, the moulded cornice with crenelated details above two short drawers and three long drawers; the lower section of conforming outline and housing three graduated long drawers; each drawer with satinwood crossbanding and inlaid with stringing, set with simple brass keyholes and round brass circular handles; supported on splayed feet.

English, circa 1900

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Bowfront Tallboy Chest to the 1900s.

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SA1144604
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1111
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description
Called a chest on chest until the eighteenth century, constructed from mahogany, the moulded cornice with crenelated details above two short drawers and three long drawers; the lower section of conforming outline and housing three graduated long drawers; each drawer with satinwood crossbanding and inlaid with stringing, set with simple brass keyholes and round brass circular handles; supported on splayed feet.

English, circa 1900

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Bowfront Tallboy Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144604
Dealers Internal Ref
1111
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay.
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Archive I A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay.

A Fine Bow-fronted Mahogany Tallboy

Archive II A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay. View II
Archive III A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay.
Archive V A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay. View V
Archive VI A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay. View VI
Archive VII A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay. View VII
Archive VIII A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay. View VIII
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Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 020 7221 8174 or 07974 575 554
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154 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay.
A Fine Bow-Fronted Mahogany Tallboy
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A George III bow-fronted mahogany tallboy chest-on-chest with brass pull handles and geometric line inlay.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTallboys & Chests-on-Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, crossbanded inlay, brass circular handles, splayed bracket feet
  • SizeH 162 cm (64 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This George III style tallboy is a tall chest-on-chest constructed from warm brown mahogany with satinwood crossbanding, geometric line inlay, and a moulded cornice with crenellated details. The upper section contains two short drawers above three long drawers, while the lower section features a conforming bow front housing three graduated long drawers, all set with round brass circular handles and simple brass keyholes, supported on splayed bracket feet. It measures 162 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this imposing piece provides substantial storage in a bedroom or dressing room, adding a traditional English Country House presence to the interior.

FAQs

A tallboy, often referred to as a chest-on-chest, is a tall storage unit comprising two separate drawer sections stacked vertically. Designed to maximise storage while saving floor space, it became popular during the eighteenth century.

Georgian tallboys typically feature dense timber such as flame mahogany, decorated with line inlay or crossbanding. Drawer construction generally utilises hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass backplates or ring handles.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-planed backboards, irregular dovetails, original drawer runners showing natural wear, and secondary timbers like pine or oak behind the exterior veneer.

A tallboy functions as a prominent focal point in master bedrooms, dressing rooms, or wide hallways. Its vertical proportions balance modern low-profile furniture while offering extensive enclosed storage.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent veneer movement and fading. Apply a high-quality beesmewax polish sparingly with a soft cloth to maintain the wax finish and protect the wood.
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