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Welsh Oak Tallboy Chest-on-stand, Circa 1760
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Welsh Oak Tallboy Chest-on-stand, Circa 1760

18th century
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Description

Welsh two-part oak tallboy, or chest- on- stand, the top section having a bold cornice with Greek key decoration above a fluted frieze over two small and three large drawers flanked by fluted corners, over a base section with a false brushing slide and three drawers above a shaped apron, and raised on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. The brass handles are original.

Good original colour and surface.

Gower, south-west Wales, circa 1760

Height: 62 inches; 155 cms

Width: 43 inches; 109 cms

Depth: 20.75 inches; 53 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA733153
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Description
Welsh two-part oak tallboy, or chest- on- stand, the top section having a bold cornice with Greek key decoration above a fluted frieze over two small and three large drawers flanked by fluted corners, over a base section with a false brushing slide and three drawers above a shaped apron, and raised on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. The brass handles are original.

Good original colour and surface.

Gower, south-west Wales, circa 1760

Height: 62 inches; 155 cms

Width: 43 inches; 109 cms

Depth: 20.75 inches; 53 cms

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA733153
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Leading specialist in welsh furniture and folk art for 56 years

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A Georgian Welsh oak tallboy chest-on-stand featuring brass swan-neck handles, a dentil-moulded cornice, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A Georgian Welsh oak tallboy chest-on-stand featuring brass swan-neck handles, a dentil-moulded cornice, and cabriole legs.

Welsh Oak Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, circa 1760

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A Georgian Welsh oak tallboy chest-on-stand featuring brass swan-neck handles, a dentil-moulded cornice, and cabriole legs.
Welsh Oak Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, circa 1760
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A Georgian Welsh oak tallboy chest-on-stand featuring brass swan-neck handles, a dentil-moulded cornice, and cabriole legs.
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A tallboy, or chest-on-stand, is an 18th-century furniture form comprising a chest of drawers mounted on a raised lower base with additional drawers and supported by turned or cabriole legs.

These chests were primarily constructed from locally sourced solid oak, with secondary timbers such as pine or poplar used for drawer linings, and fitted with cast brass drop or swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn drawer bottoms, original timber shrinkage or patination, and evidence of hand-planing along backboards and internal linings.

Position the tallboy against a neutral or dark backdrop in a bedroom, hallway, or living area, pairing its warm timber tones with subtle ceramics or minimalist modern lighting.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the surface and preserve patination.
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