Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
• Circa: 1800
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Border counties, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• 10 working drawers
• Three over three design to top section
• Unusual cravat / tie narrow drawer to lower section
• Inlaid cavetto cornice
• Satinwood & ebony geometric inlay
• Central shell motif inlay
• Chamfered reeded columns
• Reeded moulded frieze
• Hand dovetailed pine lined drawers
• Original turned oak knobs
• Original working lever locks (with key)
• Original bracket feet
• Original polish & patination – stunning colour
• Very good condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Ideal for clothes storage
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Constructed during the latter part of the George III period, it consists of two halves and incorporates ebony and satinwood string inlaid cavetto cornice. An elegant central shell motif inlay is displayed below the cornice, flanked by vertical hexagonal ebony and string inlay sections. The frame of the top section features chamfered reeded columns to the front corners. An elegant horizontal double moulding separates the two chests. The top section consists of three small drawers above three wide graduated drawers below. The drawer fronts are finished with fine mouldings. The central small top drawer never incorporated a turned drawer knob - we believe this was to enhance the aesthetic design. There are four graduated drawers to the lower section, with a shallow top drawer, most likely used to store cravats, ties and other neck wear that was fashionable at the time. A lovely oak grain configuration and colour is prominent to the drawer fronts. The drawers feature the original turned oak knobs (which we have polished) along with the original brass key escutcheons and working lever locks and keys. The drawers are pine lined and hand dovetailed. The sides of the chests are also constructed from solid oak. The whole of the chest stands on its original carved ogee bracket feet.
Condition Report:
The chest is in good original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All the drawers retain the original oak knobs (which have been wax polished). The 10 drawers, which feature key escutcheons, also feature their original working lever locks (with a working key). The drawers close flush to the frame. This oak chest retains its original polish, which is why it boasts a fantastic rich colour and patination. There has been minor restoration to the back of the chest to repair some of the vertical boards. The chest also stands on its original carved bracket feet. It is solid in joint, does not wobble and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 195.2cm or 76?” or 6ft 4?”
Width (Cornice) = 107.5cm or 42?” or 3ft 6?”
Width (Top Section) = 97cm or 38?” or 3ft 2?”
Width (Bottom Section) = 102cm or 40?” or 3ft 4?”
Width (Feet) = 104.7cm or 41¼” or 3ft 5¼”
Depth (Cornice) = 54.8cm or 21?” or 1ft 9?”
Depth (Top Section) Depth = 53.5cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Depth (Bottom Section) = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Depth (Feet) = 53cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. COC 8
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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English Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers (Circa 1800)
