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18th Century George III Chest on Chest Tallboy in Excellent Condition C.1785
A Brookes
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18th Century George III Chest on Chest Tallboy in Excellent Condition C.1785

18th century
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A Superb 18th century George III mahogany tallboy / chest on chest with six long and two short oak lined drawers , decorative Greek key cornice, reeded edges, solid original brass handles and escutcheons standing on bracket feet. In excellent condition.

A lovely colour with great proportions.

C.1785

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA811830
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A Superb 18th century George III mahogany tallboy / chest on chest with six long and two short oak lined drawers , decorative Greek key cornice, reeded edges, solid original brass handles and escutcheons standing on bracket feet. In excellent condition.

A lovely colour with great proportions.

C.1785

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA811830
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An 18th-century George III flame mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century George III flame mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.

18th Century George III Chest on Chest Tallboy in Excellent Condition C.1785

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Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
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Notting Hill
London
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An 18th-century George III flame mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
18th Century George III chest on chest tallboy in excellent condition C.1785
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An 18th-century George III flame mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
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A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of storage furniture consisting of two separate chests mounted one atop the other. Originating in the late 17th century and reaching peak popularity during the Georgian era, this design maximises vertical storage space without increasing the floor footprint.

Traditional Georgian tallboys were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers applied to pine or oak carcases. Key structural markers include hand-cut dovetail joints, oak-lined drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.

Authentic George III examples feature hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular hand-cut dovetail construction, and original lock mechanisms. The timber on the drawer linings typically shows natural shrinkage lines, and the upper chest is built slightly narrower than the base section.

A tallboy serves as an architectural anchor in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Modern schemes pair dark mahogany tones with neutral plaster walls, contemporary artwork, or understated linen textiles to balance visual weight.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax every six to twelve months in the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish bleaching.
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