A refined Georgian painted mahogany chest on chest with secretaire drawer, original brass fittings and a carefully layered specialist antique finish
At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility
Date: 18th Century Georgian period,
Origin: England
Material: Solid old-growth mahogany
Configuration: Upper chest with two short drawers over three long drawers; lower chest with secretaire drawer over two deep drawers
Construction: Traditional Georgian cabinetmaking with original structure retained
Drawers: Hand-dovetailed, cockbeaded oak-lined drawers retaining their original finely cast brass handles and escutcheons, enhancing its period character and authenticity
Later Finish: Hand-painted Specialist Distressed Mottled Chalky Antique Coral finish
Condition: Excellent condition, structurally sound, with characterful surface finish and gentle wear consistent with age and decorative treatment
Dimensions: H:183cm (72.0in) | W:111cm (43.7in)
... | D: 54cm (21.3in)
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Desirability:
A classic and highly collectible Georgian furniture form
Elegant proportions rooted firmly in 18th-century design
Original finely cast brass handles and escutcheons, enhancing its period character and authenticity
Carefully reimagined surface treatment that respects the original structure
Practical storage combined with strong decorative presence
Timeless Georgian Elegance - Form, Function & History
A handsome late Georgian George III mahogany chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, dating to circa 1820 and retaining its original architectural form. The piece is divided into two sections by a moulded waist. The upper chest features a moulded cornice above two short drawers and three long, graduating drawers, all flanked by canted corners that lend subtle architectural refinement. The lower section incorporates a secretaire drawer above two deep, oak-lined drawers and stands on its original shaped bracket feet.
All drawers retain their original finely cast brass handles and escutcheons, reinforcing both authenticity and period integrity. The piece separates into two sections for ease of transport and placement, as intended in its original design. Generous in scale yet well balanced, this tallboy offers excellent storage while maintaining the restrained elegance that defines Georgian furniture.
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Internal Reference: AS047
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1223569
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 183cm (72.0inches)Width is 111cm (43.7inches)Depth is 54cm (21.3inches)
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