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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
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For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corners. Below this, the base has a further three drawers, each with brass plate handles above large bracket feet. This piece is in good condition, and has a lovely mellow mahogany patina.

Width: 43.5" Depth: 21" Height: 73.25"

Physical Dimensions
Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

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SA557065
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S25-618
Description
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corners.
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Below this, the base has a further three drawers, each with brass plate handles above large bracket feet.
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This piece is in good condition, and has a lovely mellow mahogany patina.

Width: 43.5" Depth: 21" Height: 73.25"

Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA557065
Dealers Internal Ref
S25-618
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Archive I A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring a dentil-moulded cornice, fluted chamfered corners, brass oval handles, and bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

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Rettendon Common
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A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring a dentil-moulded cornice, fluted chamfered corners, brass oval handles, and bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring a dentil-moulded cornice, fluted chamfered corners, brass oval handles, and bracket feet.
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A George III chest-on-chest, also termed a tallboy, is a two-part wooden storage unit created during the reign of King George III (17601820). It consists of a upper chest of drawers mounted upon a slightly larger lower chest to maximise vertical storage space.

Primary woods for Georgian tallboys typically included mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers. Secondary timbers for interior drawer linings commonly comprised pine or oak, fitted with cast brass drop handles and steel locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn timber marks on back panels, and graduated drawers. Design hallmarks of the era include dentil moulding along the cornice, chamfered or fluted corners, and original bracket feet.

A large tallboy functions as an anchor piece in a master bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Modern styling involves pairing the dark timber with neutral wall colours, contemporary artwork, and minimal tabletop accessories to balance its visual weight.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the grain, and gently clean metal brassware with a dry cloth without harsh abrasives.
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