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

18th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
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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"

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 04899455
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: late eighteenth-century cabinet work.
Dentil cornice and reeded canted corners: classic late Georgian design.
Flame mahogany drawer fronts with cockbead edges: period joinery.
Oval brass backplates with bail handles: appropriate late eighteenth-century fittings.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA557065
Dealers Internal Reference
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.
FB Antiques

This piece is in good condition, and has a lovely mellow mahogany patina.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 04899455
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: late eighteenth-century cabinet work.
Dentil cornice and reeded canted corners: classic late Georgian design.
Flame mahogany drawer fronts with cockbead edges: period joinery.
Oval brass backplates with bail handles: appropriate late eighteenth-century fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA557065
Dealers Internal Ref
S25-618
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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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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

Archive II A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring a dentil-moulded cornice, fluted chamfered corners, brass oval handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring a dentil-moulded cornice, fluted chamfered corners, brass oval handles, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring a dentil-moulded cornice, fluted chamfered corners, brass oval handles, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring a dentil-moulded cornice, fluted chamfered corners, brass oval handles, and bracket feet. View V
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Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Fluted columns, Oval brass handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This George III mahogany chest on chest belongs to the Georgian period and has a warm brown finish with a mellow patina. The upper section has a dentil-moulded cornice above two small and four graduated long drawers, flanked by fluted chamfered corners. The lower section contains three graduated long drawers, standing on large bracket feet. Each drawer has oval brass plate handles with drop rings, and keyhole escutcheons appear throughout the front elevation. The piece measures 186 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Such a tall storage unit provides generous capacity for clothing and linens in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. The traditional proportions suit classic interiors and country house settings. The solid timber construction ensures stability and daily functionality while maintaining period character.

FAQs

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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