A fine early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest on chest / tallboy, the moulded edge cornice above seven graduated cedar lined drawers with the original brass turned handles and escutcheons, having a bottom moulded edge and standing on splay feet. Fantastic colour and in excellent condition. Circa 1800.

46" x 20 1/2" x 72" high

117cms x 52cms x 183cms high

Physical Dimensions

Height

183cm (72.05")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1232498

Dealers Internal Reference

3833

Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description

46" x 20 1/2" x 72" high

117cms x 52cms x 183cms high

Physical Dimensions

Height

183cm (72.05")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1232498

Dealers Internal Ref

3833

About the Dealer

Martlesham Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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An antique tallboy, also known as a chest-on-chest, is a tall piece of bedroom storage furniture featuring two stacked chests of drawers. Originating in the eighteenth century, these pieces maximized vertical storage space while showcasing decorative timber veneers such as flame mahogany.

Early nineteenth-century tallboys were typically constructed from mahogany or pine carcasses faced with flame mahogany veneers. Interior drawer construction features hand-cut dovetail joints, solid oak or pine drawer linings, and turned brass knobs or brass escutcheon keyholes.

Look for signs of period craftsmanship, such as irregular dovetail joints, hand-sawn secondary timber on drawer undersides, and natural shrinkage along the timber grain. Authentic pieces usually divide into two distinct upper and lower sections to facilitate transport.

Position the tallboy as a focal anchor piece against a neutral or deep dark wall backdrop in a bedroom or dressing area. Balance its vertical scale with contemporary art prints or minimalist lighting nearby to blend period craftsmanship with modern design.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year following the timber grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood movement or veneer lifting.

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