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Good Quality George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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Good Quality George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

19th century
Sold 1 May 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A very good antique Geo.III figured mahogany chest on chest with Chippendale influence. The top section having a dentil cornice with blind fret decoration above the 2 short over 3 long drawers the canted corners with further blind fret decoration. The base with 3 long drawers and standing on the original ogee shaped bracket feet. All 8 oak lined drawers with cock beading and original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. This Georgian chest offers plenty of storage space and is in very good condition and ready for use. Dimensions :- Height…72.5’’/ 184cm. Max. Width…47’’/ 119.5cm Max.Depth..23.5’’/ 60cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 1800s.

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SA607041
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22360
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A very good antique Geo.III figured mahogany chest on chest with Chippendale influence.
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The top section having a dentil cornice with blind fret decoration above the 2 short over 3 long drawers the canted corners with further blind fret decoration.
John Howkins Antiques

The base with 3 long drawers and standing on the original ogee shaped bracket feet. All 8 oak lined drawers with cock beading and original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. This Georgian chest offers plenty of storage space and is in very good condition and ready for use. Dimensions :- Height…72.5’’/ 184cm. Max. Width…47’’/ 119.5cm Max.Depth..23.5’’/ 60cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA607041
Dealers Internal Ref
22360
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative carved frieze details, and bracket feet.
Good Quality George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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An antique George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative carved frieze details, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest on Chest
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDentil cornice, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Blind fretwork carving
  • SizeH 184 cm (72 in) x W 119.5 cm (47 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A George III chest on chest, often referred to as a tallboy, is a two-section storage piece featuring a smaller chest stacked atop a larger base chest, popular during the reign of King George III in the 18th century.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid timber veneers on deal or oak secondary woods, with Cuban or Honduran mahogany being the favoured choice for its rich grain, complemented by cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, cedar or oak drawer linings, original brass hardware or period-appropriate replacements, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

A tallboy serves as an architectural anchor in a modern bedroom or dressing room, providing vertical storage while introducing rich wood textures that complement both minimalist schemes and eclectic decor.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve the surface finish.
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