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Antique George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest
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Antique George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
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Antique George III figured mahogany chest on chest with the top section having a shaped moulded cornice with a mahogany freeze above two short and three long cockbeeded drawers with oak lining and pretty oval brass handles. The base boasts a moulded edge above two long cockbeeded drawers with oak lining and oval brass handles. Solid mahogany sides and standing on shaped spade bracket feet.

A handsome example in original condition with a very desirable colour and patination

H 181cm

W 123cm

D 57cm

Date 1780

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09658867
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Stamped oval brass backplates: neoclassical pattern fashionable in the 1780s and 1790s.
Cockbeaded drawer edges: cabinet-making technique standard from the 1770s onwards.
Shaped bracket feet: classic late Georgian base support for tall furniture.
Subtle shrinkage gaps at the mid-moulding: natural drying of timber over two centuries.
Warm, uneven colour on drawer fronts: historic handling and natural daylight fading.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236981
Dealers Internal Reference
956
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Description
Antique George III figured mahogany chest on chest with the top section having a shaped moulded cornice with a mahogany freeze above two short and three long cockbeeded drawers with oak lining and pretty oval brass handles.
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The base boasts a moulded edge above two long cockbeeded drawers with oak lining and oval brass handles.
London City Antiques

Solid mahogany sides and standing on shaped spade bracket feet.

A handsome example in original condition with a very desirable colour and patination

H 181cm

W 123cm

D 57cm

Date 1780

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09658867
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Stamped oval brass backplates: neoclassical pattern fashionable in the 1780s and 1790s.
Cockbeaded drawer edges: cabinet-making technique standard from the 1770s onwards.
Shaped bracket feet: classic late Georgian base support for tall furniture.
Subtle shrinkage gaps at the mid-moulding: natural drying of timber over two centuries.
Warm, uneven colour on drawer fronts: historic handling and natural daylight fading.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236981
Dealers Internal Ref
956
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet.

Antique George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest

Archive II A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet. View IX
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A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet.
Antique George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest
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A tall George III figured mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers above five long drawers, fitted with oval brass drop handles and supported on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured mahogany veneer, Cockbeaded drawer edges, Brass oval drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 181 cm (71 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This George III chest on chest dates from the eighteenth century and follows the classic English Country House style. Constructed from figured mahogany with solid mahogany sides, oak drawer linings, and a warm brown timber colour, the tall piece stands 181 cm high, 123 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. The top section incorporates a shaped moulded cornice above two short drawers and three long drawers, while the base section holds two additional long drawers. Every drawer features cockbeaded edges, keyhole escutcheons, and oval brass drop handles. The entire chest rests on shaped bracket feet. The original condition displays a distinct grain pattern across the timber surfaces, alongside visible grain variations and patination on the drawers. Suitable for a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway in a contemporary home, this storage furniture organises folded garments, linens, or accessories.

FAQs

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of furniture comprising two stacked chests of drawers. Originating in the eighteenth century, this design allowed for maximised vertical storage without occupying additional floor space.

Georgian chests on chest were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut for the exterior, with solid oak or pine utilised for internal drawer linings and carcass framing.

Authentic George III examples typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn backboards, cockbeaded drawer edges, and period brass hardware such as oval backplate drop handles.

To balance the visual weight of a tall mahogany chest, position it against neutral or muted walls alongside lighter textile elements or modern artwork to create a balanced interior aesthetic.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying beeswax periodically, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and moisture fluctuations.
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