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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

18th century
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A fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy of the most fabulous colour and patina in original condition. The wonderful pierced handles and locks are original as are the well shaped ogee bracket feet. To the top of the piece is a fine blind fret and dental cornice. The linings are clean and original, made in oak. The panelled Oak back boards are another quality feature.

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

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SA695876
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy of the most fabulous colour and patina in original condition. The wonderful pierced handles and locks are original as are the well shaped ogee bracket feet. To the top of the piece is a fine blind fret and dental cornice. The linings are clean and original, made in oak. The panelled Oak back boards are another quality feature.
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA695876
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Telephone 07729 347 159
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
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An 18th-century mahogany tallboy featuring two sections of graduated drawers, brass handles, carved blind fretwork frieze, and ogee bracket feet.
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
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A tallboy, also referred to as a chest-on-chest, is a tall storage piece featuring an upper chest mounted on top of a larger lower chest. Originating in the 18th century, these pieces were designed to initialise vertical storage while maintaining elegant proportions.

Georgian tallboys were predominantly constructed from dense timbers such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, often backed with pine or oak drawer linings. Metalwork typically comprised hand-cast brass drop handles and decorative backplates.

Authentic 18th-century examples display evidence of hand craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn drawer bottoms, original brassware, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The upper section separates from the base to facilitate transport.

A tallboy functions as a focal architectural piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Pair dark polished timber against neutral walls, contemporary artwork, or subtle lighting to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain the surface finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading.
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