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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
Description

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Item Code: S27-735A

A good quality George III period mahogany chest on chest of classic form, constructed in well-figured mahogany with a rich, warm colour and pleasing natural patina. The upper section is fitted with two short over three long graduating drawers, standing above a lower section of three further long drawers, offering generous storage throughout.

The piece is surmounted by a moulded dentil cornice and features attractive canted corners with fluted detailing, adding architectural interest and refinement. The drawers retain their brass oval handles and escutcheons, further enhancing the authenticity and period character. Raised on shaped bracket feet, the chest presents well with good proportions and a timeless Georgian aesthetic.

A practical and elegant storage piece, well suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Key Features:

* Fine George III period chest on chest

* Constructed in quality mahogany

* Two short over six long graduated drawers

* Brass oval handles and escutcheons

* Dentil moulded cornice

* Fluted canted corners

* Raised on shaped bracket feet

* Good colour and natural patina

* Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear

Dimensions:

Width: 112 cm

Depth: 56 cm

Height: 187 cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09384880
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: cabinet work before machine cutting.
Oak drawer linings: standard British construction of the era.
Stamped oval brass handles: fittings introduced in the 1780s.
Dentil cornice and fluted canted corners: neoclassical taste of the late eighteenth century.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197840
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-735A
Description
Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Item Code: S27-735A

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A good quality George III period mahogany chest on chest of classic form, constructed in well-figured mahogany with a rich, warm colour and pleasing natural patina.
FB Antiques

The upper section is fitted with two short over three long graduating drawers, standing above a lower section of three further long drawers, offering generous storage throughout.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest featuring brass oval drop handles, fluted canted corners, and bracket feet.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

The piece is surmounted by a moulded dentil cornice and features attractive canted corners with fluted detailing, adding architectural interest and refinement. The drawers retain their brass oval handles and escutcheons, further enhancing the authenticity and period character. Raised on shaped bracket feet, the chest presents well with good proportions and a timeless Georgian aesthetic.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest featuring brass oval drop handles, fluted canted corners, and bracket feet.
fig 2. George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

A practical and elegant storage piece, well suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Key Features:

Fine George III period chest on chest

Constructed in quality mahogany

Two short over six long graduated drawers

fig 3. An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest featuring brass oval drop handles, fluted canted corners, and bracket feet.
fig 3. George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Brass oval handles and escutcheons

Dentil moulded cornice

Fluted canted corners

Raised on shaped bracket feet

Good colour and natural patina

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear

Dimensions:

Width: 112 cm

Depth: 56 cm

Height: 187 cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09384880
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: cabinet work before machine cutting.
Oak drawer linings: standard British construction of the era.
Stamped oval brass handles: fittings introduced in the 1780s.
Dentil cornice and fluted canted corners: neoclassical taste of the late eighteenth century.

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
187cm (73.62")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197840
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-735A
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An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest featuring brass oval drop handles, fluted canted corners, and bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Ref: SA1197840
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFluted canted corners, Brass oval handles, Bracket feet, Dentil cornice
  • SizeH 187 cm (74 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This George III period chest on chest is a Georgian storage piece constructed from rich brown mahogany with a natural patina. The upper section contains two short drawers above three long graduating drawers, while the lower section provides three further long graduating drawers, offering substantial storage. Architectural details include a dentil moulded cornice at the top and fluted canted corners down the sides. The drawers hold brass oval handles alongside keyhole escutcheons, and the entire structure rests on shaped bracket feet. The chest measures 187 cm high by 112 cm wide and 56 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this traditional item serves as a functional wardrobe or linen storage solution for a bedroom or dressing room. The classic silhouette and warm timber tones suit both period properties and modern interior schemes as a statement storage unit.

FAQs

A George III chest on chest, also referred to as a tallboy, is a tall storage unit manufactured during the reign of King George III (17601820). It consists of two stacked wooden chests, designed with smaller drawers at the top and larger drawers at the base.

Georgian chests on chest were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, with oak or pine used as secondary timber for drawer linings. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass handles, drop bail pulls, and brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces display period-specific construction details, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer bottoms with grain running front-to-back, and natural wear around keyholes and base mouldings consistent with age.

A Georgian chest on chest functions well as a focal statement piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Its tall vertical profile pairs effectively alongside understated modern upholstery and neutral wall palettes.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent wood shrinkage and finish drying.
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