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Antique Early 18th Century George I Period Elm Tallboy
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €11,525     $12,510
£9,850

Wakelin and Linfield

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    Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries
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Antique Early 18th Century George I Period Elm Tallboy

18th century
Description

An outstanding early 18th century George I period tallboy in beautifully figured elm of incredible colour and patination, the upper section with fine cavetto cornice above two short and three long drawers decorated with herringbone stringing flanked by shaped and moulded corners, the lower section with a further three long drawers similarly decorated, the whole raised on original bracket feet. the sides quarter veneered with wide crossbanding to the front and back edges. England. C.1720

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this George I Elm Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223052
Dealers Internal Reference
0601
Dealers Notes

West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
An outstanding early 18th century George I period tallboy in beautifully figured elm of incredible colour and patination, the upper section with fine cavetto cornice above two short and three long drawers decorated with herringbone stringing flanked by shaped and moulded corners, the lower section with a further three long drawers similarly decorated, the whole raised on original bracket feet. the sides quarter veneered with wide crossbanding to the front and back edges. England. C.1720
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this George I Elm Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223052
Dealers Internal Ref
0601
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

Trade Associations

Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early eighteenth-century George I elm tallboy chest-on-chest featuring two sections with multiple graduating drawers and decorative brass handles set on bracket feet.
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Archive I An early eighteenth-century George I elm tallboy chest-on-chest featuring two sections with multiple graduating drawers and decorative brass handles set on bracket feet.

Antique Early 18th Century George I Period Elm Tallboy

Archive II An early eighteenth-century George I elm tallboy chest-on-chest featuring two sections with multiple graduating drawers and decorative brass handles set on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An early eighteenth-century George I elm tallboy chest-on-chest featuring two sections with multiple graduating drawers and decorative brass handles set on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An early eighteenth-century George I elm tallboy chest-on-chest featuring two sections with multiple graduating drawers and decorative brass handles set on bracket feet. View IV
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturdays
10:30 - 4:30

Or by appointment.
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Wakelin and Linfield
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Location: High Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AU, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday to Saturdays, 10:30 - 4:30, , Or by appointment.
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An early eighteenth-century George I elm tallboy chest-on-chest featuring two sections with multiple graduating drawers and decorative brass handles set on bracket feet.
Antique Early 18th Century George I Period Elm Tallboy
Ref: SA1223052
An early eighteenth-century George I elm tallboy chest-on-chest featuring two sections with multiple graduating drawers and decorative brass handles set on bracket feet.
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A George I tallboy, or chest-on-chest, is a two-part wooden storage chest originating in the early eighteenth century, characterized by stacked sections of drawers supported on bracket feet.

Cabinetmakers constructed these pieces using native timbers such as elm, walnut, and oak, frequently incorporating figured veneers, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn timber markings, hand-cut irregular dovetails, oak or pine drawer linings, pierced brass backplate handles, and age-related timber shrinkage.

Place the tallboy against a neutral wall as a primary architectural anchor, pairing the warm wood grain with modern minimal lighting and contemporary graphic prints.

Maintain stable humidity away from direct radiators or strong sunlight to prevent timber movement, wipe surfaces with a dry lint-free cloth, and apply beeswax polish periodically.
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