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George III Mahogany Irish Tallboy. Circa 1770
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George III Mahogany Irish Tallboy. Circa 1770

18th century
Sold 30 January 2026 · Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A good George III mahogany Irish tallboy with fretwork frieze to the top on bracket feet and with original handles. Circa 1770

Width - 40 ins

Depth - 22 1/2 ins

Height - 70 1/2 ins

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
101.6cm (40.00")
Depth
57.2cm (22.52")
Declaration

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

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SA848694
Dealers Internal Reference
15808
Description
A good George III mahogany Irish tallboy with fretwork frieze to the top on bracket feet and with original handles. Circa 1770

Width - 40 ins

Depth - 22 1/2 ins

Height - 70 1/2 ins

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
101.6cm (40.00")
Depth
57.2cm (22.52")
Date of Manufacture

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA848694
Dealers Internal Ref
15808
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021
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An upright George III mahogany tallboy featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative fretwork frieze, and shaped bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright George III mahogany tallboy featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative fretwork frieze, and shaped bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Mahogany Irish Tallboy. Circa 1770

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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07774 181071
Location
Church House
Half Moon Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LN
United Kingdom

Wed - Sat
10 am - 4 pm

Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/guydennler
Verified Since Jan 2021
Items For Sale 62
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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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An upright George III mahogany tallboy featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative fretwork frieze, and shaped bracket feet.
George III mahogany Irish tallboy. Circa 1770
Ref: SA848694
An upright George III mahogany tallboy featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative fretwork frieze, and shaped bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTallboys
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFretwork frieze, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 179 cm (70 in) x W 101.6 cm (40 in) x D 57.2 cm (23 in)

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The George III period spanned from 1760 to 1811, encompassing diverse influences from Palladianism and Rococo to Neoclassicism. Furniture from this era is characterised by refined proportions, expert craftsmanship, and the predominant use of imported timbers like mahogany.

Period tallboys were typically constructed using solid timbers and fine veneers on secondary woods like oak or pine. Traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails was employed for drawer construction, complemented by cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, such as hand-dovetailed drawer sides with irregular spacing, timber shrinkage consistent with age, and hand-cut nails or screws. Examination of the secondary wood and interior surfaces often reveals tool marks indicative of period hand-working methods.

An antique tallboy provides architectural presence and vertical storage, making it suitable as a focal point in a bedroom or hallway. Pairing historical case pieces with modern lighting and neutral walls creates a balanced, layered interior scheme.

Preserve antique mahogany by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Clean surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth and periodically apply traditional beeswax polish, avoiding silicone-based commercial sprays.
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