A charming George 3rd oak with mahogany crossbanding chest on chest, comprising of 2 short over 6 long drawers with brass swan neck handles and stood on bracket feet.

Dimensions:

Height-169cm

Width-105cm

Depth-48cm

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Declaration

W H Barker Antiques has dated this George III Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1228913

Description

A charming George 3rd oak with mahogany crossbanding chest on chest, comprising of 2 short over 6 long drawers with brass swan neck handles and stood on bracket feet.

Dimensions:

Height-169cm

Width-105cm

Depth-48cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated this George III Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1228913

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W H Barker Antiques

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4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom

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A chest on chest, frequently referred to as a tallboy, is a double-sectioned wooden storage unit featuring a upper chest resting upon a slightly larger lower chest base.

Georgian period examples were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring pine or fruitwood secondary drawer linings and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original oak or pine secondary woods, hand-forged nails, period-correct brass swan-neck handles, and natural age-related wear around keyholes and base rails.

A tall chest on chest functions well as a focal statement piece in a primary bedroom or wide hallway, paired with contemporary minimalist lighting and neutral wall tones to highlight the wood grain.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.