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Mahogany (Tallboy) Bow Fronted Chest on Chest
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Mahogany (Tallboy) Bow Fronted Chest on Chest

1900 - 1920
Description

Figured Mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) with bow front, Original swan neck handles, Brushing slide in the centre of the run of 7 drawers ( with key) on splayed bracket feet.

In nice condition.

H: 63"

W: 28"

D: 19"

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Mahogany Bow Fronted Tallboy to the 1900s.

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SA1246085
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Description
Figured Mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) with bow front, Original swan neck handles, Brushing slide in the centre of the run of 7 drawers ( with key) on splayed bracket feet.

In nice condition.

H: 63"

W: 28"

D: 19"

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Mahogany Bow Fronted Tallboy to the 1900s.

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SA1246085
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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A tall bow-fronted mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass pull handles and decorative upper cornice.
Mahogany (Tallboy) Bow Fronted Chest On Chest
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Carved cornice, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet

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A chest on chest, often referred to as a tallboy, is a vertical storage unit consisting of two separate chest sections stacked together. Popularised in the eighteenth century, this design maximises vertical space while offering substantial drawer capacity.

Traditional tallboys are constructed primarily from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts. Internal structures typically utilise pine or oak with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass hardware.

Authentic period examples separate into two distinct upper and lower sections for transport, feature hand-sawn backboards, and display slight irregularities in dovetail joints. Natural timber shrinkage and age-consistent oxidisation inside drawer interiors also indicate authenticity.

A tallboy serves as a grounding focal point when set against neutral wall shades or alongside contemporary minimal decor. Placing it in a bedroom, dressing room, or large hallway adds functional storage and rich wood tones.

Maintain the finish by regularly dusting with a dry, soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice yearly following the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement or veneer damage.
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