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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

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

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

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SA1236981
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956
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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.
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The base boasts a moulded edge above two long cockbeeded drawers with oak lining and oval brass handles.
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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

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1236981
Dealers Internal Ref
956
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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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • 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)

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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