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Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €6,435     $6,985
£5,500

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Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest

18th century
Description

Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest

Of the absolute best quality. Book matched veneers

With brass swan neck handles, ebony & boxwood inlay

Dental corners, Including restoration.

48”w x 80”h x 24”d

122cm w x 204cm h x 61cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1176890
Dealers Internal Reference
6391
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We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest

Of the absolute best quality. Book matched veneers

With brass swan neck handles, ebony & boxwood inlay

Dental corners, Including restoration.

48”w x 80”h x 24”d

122cm w x 204cm h x 61cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176890
Dealers Internal Ref
6391
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A late 18th-century mahogany secretaire chest on chest featuring flame mahogany veneer, brass swan-neck handles, a decorative blind-fret cornice, and bracket feet.
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A late 18th-century mahogany secretaire chest on chest featuring flame mahogany veneer, brass swan-neck handles, a decorative blind-fret cornice, and bracket feet.
Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest
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A late 18th-century mahogany secretaire chest on chest featuring flame mahogany veneer, brass swan-neck handles, a decorative blind-fret cornice, and bracket feet.
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A secretaire chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a two-part wooden cabinet featuring two stacked chests of drawers, where one drawer folds down to reveal a fitted writing desk interior. Popular during the 18th century in Georgian England, this design combined vertical storage with a compact home office workspace.

Georgian chests on chest were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers on the drawer fronts. Internal drawer linings were crafted from secondary timbers like pine or oak, complemented by hand-cast brass handles and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-sawn tool marks on the back panels, hand-cut dovetail joints of irregular width, and natural timber oxidisation on unvarnished surfaces. Additionally, the unit splits into two distinct sections to facilitate transport and shows historic hand-forged iron or brass hardware.

A tallboy provides architectural height and storage efficiency in a bedroom, study, or hallway. Complementing the dark timber with muted, neutral wall shades and contemporary artwork creates a refined contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and apply a thin coat of high-quality beeswax once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct radiator heat and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer splitting, and colour bleaching.
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