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Late 18th Century Mahogany Provincial Chest on Chest with Unusual Features & of Exceptional Patina
LVS Decorative Arts
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850
LVS Decorative Arts

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Late 18th Century Mahogany Provincial Chest on Chest with Unusual Features & of Exceptional Patina

18th century
Description

A fine example of a late 18th century (circa 1780) mahogany provincial chest on chest with unusual features and of exceptional patina (colour).

The top section consists of a moulded cornice to the top with carved ball decoration, this being a very unusual feature, leading down to a fluted frieze concealing a secret frieze drawer to the front of the chest.

This leads down to the drawers consisting of two short over three long finely figured mahogany drawers of exceptional colour, all cockbeaded and oak lined with brass swan neck hands (these not being original, probably replaced at some time due to fashion changes) and brass escutcheons.

The lower section consists of a moulded edge to the top leading down to three deep graduated finely figured drawers again of exceptional faded patina, also all cockbeaded, oak lined and with swan neck handles and escutcheons.

The chest is supported on a base with a moulding to the top leading down to four tall pierced bracket feet (these not being original, the four feet having been replaced due to severe damage and copied from the original design).

The ends consist of finely figured faded mahogany and the back of pine boards.

This chest on chest is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home, a super piece for storage.

Size:

Height: 71’’ / 180.5cm

Width: 46’’ / 117cm

Depth: 23.25’’ / 59cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
180.5cm (71.06")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218875
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1107
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Description
A fine example of a late 18th century (circa 1780) mahogany provincial chest on chest with unusual features and of exceptional patina (colour).

The top section consists of a moulded cornice to the top with carved ball decoration, this being a very unusual feature, leading down to a fluted frieze concealing a secret frieze drawer to the front of the chest.

fig 1. A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest on chest featuring upper and lower drawer sections with brass handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 1. Late 18th Century Mahogany Provincial Chest on Chest with Unusual Features & of Exceptional Patina

This leads down to the drawers consisting of two short over three long finely figured mahogany drawers of exceptional colour, all cockbeaded and oak lined with brass swan neck hands (these not being original, probably replaced at some time due to fashion changes) and brass escutcheons.

fig 2. A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest on chest featuring upper and lower drawer sections with brass handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 2. Late 18th Century Mahogany Provincial Chest on Chest with Unusual Features & of Exceptional Patina

The lower section consists of a moulded edge to the top leading down to three deep graduated finely figured drawers again of exceptional faded patina, also all cockbeaded, oak lined and with swan neck handles and escutcheons.

fig 3. A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest on chest featuring upper and lower drawer sections with brass handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 3. Late 18th Century Mahogany Provincial Chest on Chest with Unusual Features & of Exceptional Patina

The chest is supported on a base with a moulding to the top leading down to four tall pierced bracket feet (these not being original, the four feet having been replaced due to severe damage and copied from the original design).

fig 4. A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest on chest featuring upper and lower drawer sections with brass handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 4. Late 18th Century Mahogany Provincial Chest on Chest with Unusual Features & of Exceptional Patina

The ends consist of finely figured faded mahogany and the back of pine boards.

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This chest on chest is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home, a super piece for storage.
LVS Decorative Arts

Size:

Height: 71’’ / 180.5cm

Width: 46’’ / 117cm

Depth: 23.25’’ / 59cm

Height
180.5cm (71.06")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218875
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1107
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

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Late 18th Century Mahogany Provincial Chest on Chest with Unusual Features & of Exceptional Patina

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A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest on chest featuring upper and lower drawer sections with brass handles and carved bracket feet.
Late 18th century mahogany provincial chest on chest with unusual features & of exceptional patina
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FAQs

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a wooden storage piece originating in the 18th century consisting of two separate chest units stacked vertically to maximize drawer space within a compact floor area.

Georgian chests on chest were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered mahogany or walnut, featuring secondary woods such as pine or oak for drawer linings, complemented by cast brass handles.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber backboards, evidence of historic hardware replacements, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age.

A mahogany tallboy functions effectively as a focal piece in a bedroom, hallway, or dressing space, providing warmth when contrasted against neutral walls and contemporary art.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth, applying beeswax polish annually, and maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct heat sources.
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