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Late C18th Mahogany Chest on Chest in Good Original Condition
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Late C18th Mahogany Chest on Chest in Good Original Condition

18th century
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Superb quality chest on chest with flame mahogany drawers and original solid brass swan neck drop handles The drawers are all oak lined and run well The sides are mahogany and the bracket feet are original It retains its original key and working locks Lovely colour and patinated finish No woodworm and only the odd minor repair and contraction crack It is around 250 years old and is in remarkable condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1235505
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Description
Superb quality chest on chest with flame mahogany drawers and original solid brass swan neck drop handles The drawers are all oak lined and run well The sides are mahogany and the bracket feet are original It retains its original key and working locks Lovely colour and patinated finish No woodworm and only the odd minor repair and contraction crack It is around 250 years old and is in remarkable condition
Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
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Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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Late C18th Mahogany Chest on Chest in Good Original Condition

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Cliffe Road
North Newbald
YO43 4SP
United Kingdom
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A late 18th-century mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers over six long drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
Late C18th mahogany chest on chest in good original condition
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass swan-neck handles, Moulded cornice, Bracket feet, Flame mahogany drawer fronts
  • SizeH 188 cm (74 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

FAQs

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy or highboy, is a two-part piece of storage furniture featuring one chest of drawers mounted atop a slightly larger lower chest. This design became popular during the 18th century to maximize vertical storage space in traditional living quarters.

Eighteenth-century chests on chest were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often lined with pine or oak drawer linings. Construction typically features hand-cut dovetail joints, moulded cornices, and cast brass hardware such as swan-neck handles.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of hand construction, including irregular hand-cut dovetails, hand-sawn back panels, and natural wood shrinkage along drawer bases. Additionally, genuine age produces a deep patina on the timber and original brass fittings showing light surface oxidisation.

An antique chest on chest acts as a focal point in contemporary or transitional spaces, providing vertical proportion against neutral walls. Pairing it with minimalist art, modern table lamps, or structured ceramic vessels creates a balanced blend of historical character and contemporary design.

Preserve the finish by placing the chest away from direct sunlight and heat sources, which can cause timber movement or drying. Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the woods lustre.
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