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Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period ‘Red Walnut’ Chest-on-chest or Tall-boy .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €3,042     $3,302
£2,600
M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period ‘Red Walnut’ Chest-on-chest or Tall-boy .

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C18th George II Chippendale period ‘red walnut’ chest-on-chest or tall-boy .

Raised on bold ogee bracket feet, the base section fitted with 3 long graduated depth drawers . The upper section fitted with 3 short drawers across the top with 3 graduated depth long drawers below. The oak-lined drawers all fitted with cast brass rococo design handles and key escutcheons, retaining the original brass locks ( no key ) .

The flat boarded top above a projecting moulded cornice with carved dentil detail and having canted corners with reeded uprights.

The figured ‘red walnut’ timber having achieved a rich colour and patina to the original polished surface. In excellent original condition, having been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops .

A bold mid C18th chest-on-chest of great presence and style, offering capacious storage. Constructed in two sections for ease of movement and transportation.

H 72”

W 44”

D 22”

England c.1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George II Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09371622
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-285 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Cast rococo brass handles and escutcheons: fine brasswork of the mid-eighteenth century.
Dentil moulding and fluted canted corners: classic cabinetmaker details of the Chippendale era.
Cockbeaded drawer fronts in dense timber: early cabinet construction.
Bold ogee bracket feet with softened edges: many years of honest wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195946
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 262
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C18th George II Chippendale period ‘red walnut’ chest-on-chest or tall-boy .

Raised on bold ogee bracket feet, the base section fitted with 3 long graduated depth drawers .

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The upper section fitted with 3 short drawers across the top with 3 graduated depth long drawers below.
M Lees and Sons

The oak-lined drawers all fitted with cast brass rococo design handles and key escutcheons, retaining the original brass locks ( no key ) .

fig 1. A mid-18th century George II red walnut chest-on-chest featuring a dentil moulded cornice, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period ‘Red Walnut’ Chest-on-chest or Tall-boy .

The flat boarded top above a projecting moulded cornice with carved dentil detail and having canted corners with reeded uprights.

The figured ‘red walnut’ timber having achieved a rich colour and patina to the original polished surface. In excellent original condition, having been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops .

A bold mid C18th chest-on-chest of great presence and style, offering capacious storage. Constructed in two sections for ease of movement and transportation.

H 72”

W 44”

D 22”

England c.1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George II Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09371622
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-285 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Cast rococo brass handles and escutcheons: fine brasswork of the mid-eighteenth century.
Dentil moulding and fluted canted corners: classic cabinetmaker details of the Chippendale era.
Cockbeaded drawer fronts in dense timber: early cabinet construction.
Bold ogee bracket feet with softened edges: many years of honest wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195946
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 262
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A mid-18th century George II red walnut chest-on-chest featuring a dentil moulded cornice, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.

Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period ‘Red Walnut’ Chest-on-chest or Tall-boy .

Archive II A mid-18th century George II red walnut chest-on-chest featuring a dentil moulded cornice, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View II
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A mid-18th century George II red walnut chest-on-chest featuring a dentil moulded cornice, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
Mid C18th George II Chippendale period ‘red walnut’ chest-on-chest or tall-boy .
Ref: SA1195946
A mid-18th century George II red walnut chest-on-chest featuring a dentil moulded cornice, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialRed Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Fluted columns
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This mid-18th century George II Chippendale period chest-on-chest or tall-boy is constructed in two sections from figured red walnut with an original polished surface and warm brown colour. The upper section features a projecting moulded cornice with carved dentil detail, canted corners with reeded uprights, three short drawers across the top, and three graduated depth long drawers below. The base section has three long graduated depth drawers raised on bold ogee bracket feet. All oak-lined drawers are fitted with cast brass rococo design handles, key escutcheons, and original brass locks without a key. The exterior displays fine grain patterns, dark patination, and flush-fitting drawer fronts. Measuring 180 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, this substantial piece provides capacious storage for garments and linens. It functions effectively as a focal storage unit in a traditional bedroom, dressing room, or hallway in an English country house setting.

FAQs

A chest-on-chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of furniture comprising two stacked chests of drawers, designed during the 18th century to maximise vertical storage space while maintaining a compact footprint.

Mid-18th century George II tallboys were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered timbers such as red walnut or mahogany, featuring secondary oak drawer linings and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic period examples display period construction techniques, including hand-sawn timber, hand-cut dovetail joints, period brass hardware with original fixing marks, dentil moulding along the cornice, and bracket feet.

An antique tallboy creates a prominent focal point in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway, contrasting with contemporary wall finishes, minimalist artwork, and modern architectural lighting.

Preserve the patination by dusting regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and severe humidity fluctuations.
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