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Georgian Revival Walnut Tallboy Chest
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Georgian Revival Walnut Tallboy Chest

1900 - 1920
Description

Early C20th burr walnut chest on chest of small proportions and serpentine outline, the dentil cornice over upper section of crossbanded drawers fitted fret-cut handles, the base of brushing slide over further drawers, the whole raised on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Georgian Walnut Tallboy Chest to the 1920s.

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SA1168419
Description
Early C20th burr walnut chest on chest of small proportions and serpentine outline, the dentil cornice over upper section of crossbanded drawers fitted fret-cut handles, the base of brushing slide over further drawers, the whole raised on bracket feet.
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Georgian Walnut Tallboy Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168419
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A Georgian revival burr walnut tallboy chest-on-chest featuring a serpentine front, molded cornice, and brass drop handles.
Georgian Revival Walnut Tallboy Chest
Ref: SA1168419
A Georgian revival burr walnut tallboy chest-on-chest featuring a serpentine front, molded cornice, and brass drop handles.
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A tallboy, or chest-on-chest, is a classic piece of English case furniture originating in the eighteenth century. It consists of a upper chest of drawers mounted on top of a slightly larger lower chest, designed to maximise vertical storage space while maintaining balanced visual proportions.

Georgian and Georgian Revival tallboys typically feature solid oak or pine carcasses finished with figured walnut or burr walnut veneers. Drawers are fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass swan-neck handles, and decorative keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, secondary oak or pine linings, drawer runners with natural age-related wear, and genuine shrinkage marks in the timber. Look for quality veneer matching across the drawer fronts and hand-cast brass hardware.

A tallboy serves as an imposing focal point in a master bedroom, dressing room, or spacious hallway. Contrast its warm wood tones and classical silhouette with muted wall colours, minimalist contemporary artwork, and modern brass lighting fixtures.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Position the piece away from direct heat sources, radiators, and bright sunlight to prevent the walnut veneer from drying out or fading.
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