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Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
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Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers

18th century
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Antique 18th century George III mahogany chest on chest of drawers having a moulded edged top above two short oak lined drawers and six long oak lined drawers with original brass handles. It boasts elegant reeded fluted columns to the top section and stands on original ogee bracket feet.

A handsome example in wonderful original condition - the colour and patination being very desirable.

Dimensions:

Height 181 cm (71.26 in)

Width 120 cm (47.24 in)

Depth 59.5 cm (23.42 in)

Dated 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238426
Dealers Internal Reference
2350
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Description
Antique 18th century George III mahogany chest on chest of drawers having a moulded edged top above two short oak lined drawers and six long oak lined drawers with original brass handles. It boasts elegant reeded fluted columns to the top section and stands on original ogee bracket feet.

A handsome example in wonderful original condition - the colour and patination being very desirable.

Dimensions:

Height 181 cm (71.26 in)

Width 120 cm (47.24 in)

Depth 59.5 cm (23.42 in)

Dated 1780

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238426
Dealers Internal Ref
2350
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 mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and ogee bracket feet.

Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers

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A tall George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and ogee bracket feet.
Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
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  • ObjectChest on Chest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck handles, Ogee bracket feet, Fluted quarter columns, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 181 cm (71 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 59.5 cm (23 in)

This George III chest on chest of drawers is an 18th-century piece in mahogany, oak and brass with a warm brown timber colour. The tall storage unit comprises two short drawers above six long drawers, fitted with brass swan-neck handles and keyhole escutcheons, set beneath a moulded cornice and flanked by fluted quarter columns. The piece stands elevated on ogee bracket feet. Measuring 181 cm high, 120 cm wide and 59.5 cm deep, this substantial furniture item provides extensive vertical storage capacity. It serves as a practical addition to a bedroom, dressing room or hallway in a traditional home interior, offering generous organisation for clothing and household linens while retaining a classic English country house profile.

FAQs

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a vertical storage piece consisting of two stacked chests of drawers, which gained widespread popularity during the 18th-century George III period.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over pine and oak frames, utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints, brass swan-neck handles, and carved bracket feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn dovetails, secondary timbers such as oak or pine in drawer linings, original brass cast hardware, and slight wood shrinkage along the grain over time.

Position the piece against a neutral wall in a bedroom, dressing space, or hallway to allow the deep wood tones to stand out, complemented by contemporary artwork or subtle table lighting.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement, dust regularly with a clean microfiber cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically.
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