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Antique George III Period Golden Mahogany Bow Tallboy
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for sale €9,126     $9,906
£7,800

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Antique George III Period Golden Mahogany Bow Tallboy

18th century
Description

A good quality George III period golden coloured fiddle-back mahogany Bow Tallboy with bowed cornice, boxwood strung and banded throughout, having central satinwood diamond lattice panel above graduated cockbeaded drawers supported on splay bracket feet with shaped apron.

These items of furniture are very useful in either bedrooms or dressing-rooms. This is a particularly attractive example, with its blond colour, bow fronted drawers, and a panel of diamond cut satinwood.

Physical Dimensions
Height
223.5cm (87.99")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Tallboy to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196223
Dealers Internal Reference
4677
Description
A good quality George III period golden coloured fiddle-back mahogany Bow Tallboy with bowed cornice, boxwood strung and banded throughout, having central satinwood diamond lattice panel above graduated cockbeaded drawers supported on splay bracket feet with shaped apron.

These items of furniture are very useful in either bedrooms or dressing-rooms.

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This is a particularly attractive example, with its blond colour, bow fronted drawers, and a panel of diamond cut satinwood.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Height
223.5cm (87.99")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196223
Dealers Internal Ref
4677
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Sandberg Antiques Profile Page

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Patrick Sandberg Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted tallboy chest-on-chest featuring an arched top pediment with diamond inlay, multiple graduated drawers, and brass oval handles.
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Archive I A Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted tallboy chest-on-chest featuring an arched top pediment with diamond inlay, multiple graduated drawers, and brass oval handles.

Antique George III Period Golden Mahogany Bow Tallboy

Archive II A Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted tallboy chest-on-chest featuring an arched top pediment with diamond inlay, multiple graduated drawers, and brass oval handles. View II
Archive III A Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted tallboy chest-on-chest featuring an arched top pediment with diamond inlay, multiple graduated drawers, and brass oval handles. View III
Archive IV A Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted tallboy chest-on-chest featuring an arched top pediment with diamond inlay, multiple graduated drawers, and brass oval handles. View IV
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted tallboy chest-on-chest featuring an arched top pediment with diamond inlay, multiple graduated drawers, and brass oval handles.
Antique George III Period Golden Mahogany Bow Tallboy
Ref: SA1196223
A Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted tallboy chest-on-chest featuring an arched top pediment with diamond inlay, multiple graduated drawers, and brass oval handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTallboys
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBow-front silhouette, Arched pediment with diamond inlay, Oval brass backplate handles, Splayed bracket feet
  • SizeH 223.5 cm (88 in) x W 114.5 cm (45 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This George III period tallboy takes the form of a chest-on-chest crafted from golden fiddle-back mahogany. The Georgian piece displays a bowed cornice above graduated cockbeaded drawers fitted with oval brass backplate handles, an arched pediment with diamond inlay, splayed bracket feet, and a shaped apron, all finished in a warm golden brown colour with boxwood stringing and banding. Measuring 223.5 cm high, 114.5 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, this large case piece provides substantial vertical storage capacity. It serves well in bedrooms or dressing-rooms for holding clothing and linens while adding traditional English country house character to the interior layout.

FAQs

Preserve the wood finish by applying a quality beeswax polish twice a year and buffing with a soft cloth. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources such as radiators and out of harsh direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading.

A tallboy serves as a striking focal point when set against neutral or contemporary wall finishes. Its substantial height makes it suitable for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or wide hallways where maximum storage is required within a compact footprint.

Authentic George III tallboys demonstrate hand-planed timber surfaces, uneven hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, and secondary oak or pine linings showing natural shrinkage. Original period pieces also exhibit signs of wear along the drawer runners and authentic brass fixings.

Primary exteriors were constructed using dense timbers such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring figured or flame veneers. Secondary timbers for internal drawer linings traditionally included oak or pine, joined with hand-cut dovetails and fitted with cast brass handles.

A Georgian mahogany tallboy, also known as a chest-on-chest, is a two-part storage cabinet originating in the 18th century. It features a upper chest mounted on top of a slightly wider lower chest, designed to maximise vertical floor space while providing extensive drawer capacity.
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