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18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy, C1790
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18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy, C1790

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Great Colour Late 18th-Century George III Painted Mahogany Secretaire Chest-on-Chest or Tallboy

A late 18th-century George III painted mahogany chest-on-chest, also known as a tallboy. The piece is divided into two sections by a moulding. The upper section has a moulded cornice over two short drawers and three long, graduating, cockbeaded oak-lined drawers, all flanked by canted corners.

The lower section features a painted secretaire drawer above two long, graduating cockbeaded drawers, again beautifully oak-lined, and stands proudly on its original shaped bracket feet. All drawers retain their original finely cast brass handles and escutcheons, enhancing its period character and authenticity.

This tallboy has a particularly good colour and patina, the painted surface and mahogany showing the gentle wear and depth expected of a well?kept Georgian piece. It is sturdy, elegant and highly practical, making it suitable for any period or character home.

A fine testament to late 18th?century craftsmanship and Georgian design, this painted chest-on-chest or tallboy would make a striking addition to any refined interior. For ease of transport and installation, the piece separates into two sections.

Height 183cm (72.0in)

Width 111cm (43.7in)

Depth 54cm (21.3in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Tallboy to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187198
Dealers Internal Reference
1428
Description
Great Colour Late 18th-Century George III Painted Mahogany Secretaire Chest-on-Chest or Tallboy

A late 18th-century George III painted mahogany chest-on-chest, also known as a tallboy. The piece is divided into two sections by a moulding.

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The upper section has a moulded cornice over two short drawers and three long, graduating, cockbeaded oak-lined drawers, all flanked by canted corners.
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fig 1. An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy, C1790

The lower section features a painted secretaire drawer above two long, graduating cockbeaded drawers, again beautifully oak-lined, and stands proudly on its original shaped bracket feet. All drawers retain their original finely cast brass handles and escutcheons, enhancing its period character and authenticity.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes.
fig 2. 18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy, C1790

This tallboy has a particularly good colour and patina, the painted surface and mahogany showing the gentle wear and depth expected of a well?kept Georgian piece. It is sturdy, elegant and highly practical, making it suitable for any period or character home.

fig 3. An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes.
fig 3. 18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy, C1790

A fine testament to late 18th?century craftsmanship and Georgian design, this painted chest-on-chest or tallboy would make a striking addition to any refined interior. For ease of transport and installation, the piece separates into two sections.

Height 183cm (72.0in)

Width 111cm (43.7in)

Depth 54cm (21.3in)

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187198
Dealers Internal Ref
1428
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Archive I An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes.

18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy, C1790

Archive II An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes. View X
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An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD PAINTED SECRETAIRE TALLBOY, C1790
Ref: SA1187198
An 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy with brass hardware and an open drop-front writing compartment disclosing fitted pigeonholes.
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  • ObjectTallboys
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialWood, Paint, Brass
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsDrop-front secretaire, Pierced brass handles, Bracket feet, Pigeonhole compartments
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This late 18th-century George III painted secretaire tallboy combines traditional English country house style with practical storage. The wooden piece displays a terracotta-coloured painted finish with visible wear, complemented by canted corners, a moulded cornice, and shaped bracket feet. Brass hardware includes pierced drop handles, escutcheons, and hinges for the drop-front writing compartment. Inside the opened desk section, multiple pigeonholes and small drawers are arranged in a row above the lower drawers. The two-section chest-on-chest stands 183 cm high, 111 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this tallboy serves as a functional storage item and writing desk in a bedroom, study, or hallway. The drop-down writing surface provides a dedicated writing space while the graduated drawers hold clothing or paperwork. The two-part construction allows the furniture to be separated for easier transport and installation during placement in any traditional interior.

FAQs

A George III secretaire tallboy is an 18th-century piece of English case furniture featuring a chest-on-chest arrangement, where one of the drawers folds forward to reveal an integrated writing desk fitted with pigeonholes and small interior drawers.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers such as pine, oak, or mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-sawn back panels, and cast brass handles with pierced backplates.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, structural wear consistent with long-term use around the drawer runners, hand-forged nails or screws, and aged paint showing natural craquelure rather than uniform distressing.

A secretaire tallboy functions as both vertical storage and a concealed home office desk, pairing effectively against neutral walls alongside contemporary seating and minimal tabletop accessories to highlight its architectural form.

Maintain painted finishes by keeping the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers that may compromise original paint coats.
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