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George III Mahogany Chest-on-chest
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George III Mahogany Chest-on-chest

18th century
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George III Mahogany Chest-on-Chest with dentil cornice over two short and three long graduated drawers. The base with three further deep graduated drawers, with swan-neck brasses and oak linings. The whole unit raised on bracket feet.

Condition: In good condition throughout. Highly polished with excellent patina. Ready to use.

Dimensions: Height: 5 ft 11 ins. Width: 3 ft 10.5 ins. Depth: 2 ft 5.6 inches. (180 x 117.5 x 55 cm)

Dated: c.1780-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
117.5cm (46.26")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

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SA1235971
Dealers Internal Reference
1914/A
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George III Mahogany Chest-on-Chest with dentil cornice over two short and three long graduated drawers. The base with three further deep graduated drawers, with swan-neck brasses and oak linings. The whole unit raised on bracket feet.
fig 1. A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Chest-on-chest

Condition: In good condition throughout. Highly polished with excellent patina. Ready to use.

Dimensions: Height: 5 ft 11 ins. Width: 3 ft 10.5 ins. Depth: 2 ft 5.6 inches. (180 x 117.5 x 55 cm)

Dated: c.1780-90.

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
117.5cm (46.26")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235971
Dealers Internal Ref
1914/A
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Archive I A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Chest-on-chest

Archive II A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View IX
Archive X A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet. View X
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A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Chest-on-Chest
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A tall George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two upper short drawers over three long drawers, resting on a base section with three further long drawers and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, swan-neck handles, bracket feet
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 117.5 cm (46 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A chest-on-chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of vertical case furniture consisting of two stacked chests of drawers. Originating in the late 17th century and gaining immense popularity during the Georgian era, this format provided expanded drawer storage without increasing the floor footprint.

Georgian chest-on-chests were predominantly constructed from dense, imported timber such as Cuban or West Indian mahogany, often utilising pine or oak as secondary drawer linings. Construction details include hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass swan-neck handles, and steel locks with brass escutcheons.

Authentic George III examples display hand-sawn dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bottoms, original cast brass hardware with matching interior fixing marks, and timber shrinkage consistent with age. Look for architectural detailing including dentil-moulded cornices, two-part sectional construction, and bracket feet.

A Georgian chest-on-chest functions as an architectural focal point when set against contemporary neutral wall finishes or understated wallpaper. Placed in a master bedroom or hallway, its tall vertical proportions anchor the space while providing functional storage.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the surface patination. Position the chest away from direct sunlight, radiators, or significant humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement and cracking.
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