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Georgian Burr Yew Tallboy of Small Proportions
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Georgian Burr Yew Tallboy of Small Proportions

18th century
Sold 31 January 2025 · Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A rare small Georgian burr (burl) yew wood tallboy of diminutive proportions. The stepped, cross grained cornice with ogee mould, above two short and three long cockbeaded drawers, crossbanded in straight grained yew and holly inlaid stringing, with burr yew bookmatched veneers; retaining the original pierced brass escutcheons and solid back plate handles. The base with a large bold ogee shaped cross grained moulding and three further long drawers. All raised on shaped bracket feet and cross grained moulding above. The sides with book matched veneers top and bottom.

Excellent rich colour and patina.

Good condition

English circa 1730

Dimensions (ins) 37 wide x 18.5 deep x 63.75 high

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Burr Yew Tallboy to the 1700s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161.9253cm (63.75")
Width
93.9802cm (37.00")
Depth
46.9901cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA398215
Dealers Internal Reference
R0002
Dealers Notes

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Description
A rare small Georgian burr (burl) yew wood tallboy of diminutive proportions. The stepped, cross grained cornice with ogee mould, above two short and three long cockbeaded drawers, crossbanded in straight grained yew and holly inlaid stringing, with burr yew bookmatched veneers; retaining the original pierced brass escutcheons and solid back plate handles. The base with a large bold ogee shaped cross grained moulding and three further long drawers. All raised on shaped bracket feet and cross grained moulding above. The sides with book matched veneers top and bottom.

Excellent rich colour and patina.

Good condition

English circa 1730

Dimensions (ins) 37 wide x 18.5 deep x 63.75 high

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Burr Yew Tallboy to the 1700s.

Height
161.9253cm (63.75")
Width
93.9802cm (37.00")
Depth
46.9901cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA398215
Dealers Internal Ref
R0002
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I A front-facing view of a Georgian burr yew tallboy featuring multiple graduating drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Burr Yew Tallboy of Small Proportions

Archive II A front-facing view of a Georgian burr yew tallboy featuring multiple graduating drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View II
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Archive X A front-facing view of a Georgian burr yew tallboy featuring multiple graduating drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View X
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
Location
5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
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Items Sold 466
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A front-facing view of a Georgian burr yew tallboy featuring multiple graduating drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
Georgian Burr Yew Tallboy of Small Proportions
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A front-facing view of a Georgian burr yew tallboy featuring multiple graduating drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTallboys & Chests on Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Yew, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduating drawers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Cornice molding
  • SizeH 161.9253 cm (64 in) x W 93.9802 cm (37 in) x D 46.9901 cm (19 in)

FAQs

The Georgian style encompasses furniture produced during the reigns of the first four British kings named George, spanning from 1714 to 1830, and is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the evolution from heavy walnut to lighter timbers like mahogany and yew.

Tallboys were traditionally constructed using a carcase of secondary woods such as oak or pine, veneered with decorative hardwoods like burr yew, walnut, or mahogany, and assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods, including hand-beveled drawer linings, original brass batwing handles or drop pulls, shrinkage cracks consistent with age, and hand-cut dovetails without modern mechanical fasteners.

A tallboy serves as a statement storage piece in a bedroom or hallway, where pairing its warm wood tones with minimalist modern decor and neutral walls creates a sophisticated contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Antique yew furniture should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying and cracking, and maintained periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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