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George III Walnut Chest on Chest
Walton House Antiques
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£2,450
Walton House Antiques

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George III Walnut Chest on Chest

18th century
Description

George III walnut chest on chest in excellent condition and a highly original state

Height 69.5" 176cm

Width 39" 99cm

Depth 21" 53cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this George III Walnut Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229604
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9795
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
George III walnut chest on chest in excellent condition and a highly original state

Height 69.5" 176cm

Width 39" 99cm

Depth 21" 53cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this George III Walnut Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229604
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9795
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles.
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Archive I A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles.

George III Walnut Chest on Chest

Archive II A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles. View II
Archive III A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles. View III
Archive IV A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles. View IV
Archive V A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles. View V
Archive VI A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles. View VI
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A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles.
George III walnut chest on chest
Ref: SA1229604
A George III walnut chest on chest featuring two short over three long drawers on the upper section and two short over two long drawers below, set on bracket feet with brass handles.
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A chest on chest, also referred to as a tallboy, is a piece of case furniture designed in two separate sections stacked vertically. Popularised during the eighteenth century, this configuration allowed for increased storage capacity while maintaining manageable dimensions for transport and assembly.

George III chests on chest were typically constructed using a solid pine or oak carcase veneered in figured walnut or mahogany. Secondary woods like deal or pine were used for drawer linings, while cast brass escutcheons and handles were fitted to the drawer fronts.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings with grain running front-to-back, crossbanded or feather-banded drawer borders, and original brass hardware showing age-appropriate oxidisation.

A Georgian walnut tallboy functions as a focal point in master bedrooms, dressing rooms, or wide hallways. Its warm timber tones contrast effectively with cool contemporary wall palettes, neutral textiles, and modern minimalist art.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and maintain steady indoor humidity levels to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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