An Exceptional Mid C18th Mahogany Tallboy / Chest on Chest; in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

Name: An Exceptional Mid C18th Mahogany Tallboy / Chest on Chest; in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA913300
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Description

An exceptional mid C18th mahogany tallboy / chest on chest; in the manner of Thomas Chippendale with the finest grade of mahogany having outstanding colour; the upper chest having a dental moulded cornice with canted corners above three short and three full length graduating drawers; flanked by fine reeded pilaster corners terminating with ogee mouldings. The lower chest having a pull out brushing slide with a cock beaded edge and original brass axe head handles; above the four long graduated drawers. Raised on fantastic original ogee feet of bold and curvaceous form terminating with carved scrolled ears. All of the drawers in the finest cuts of figured mahogany being fully oak lined and retaining the original fine pierced brass handles and escutcheons throughout. With original working locks and keys. The sides having the unusual feature of original brass carrying handles to the top and base. The excellent quality of mahogany and laminated blocks behind the feet and the overall gravitas of the piece gives a strong indication to Chippendale's workshop or at least one of the renowned St Paul's Churchyard makers.

English circa 1755

Very good original condition with a glorious colour and untouched patina.

Dimensions (ins) 75 high x 46 wide x 23.5 deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

190.5cm (75.00")

Width

116.8cm (45.98")

Depth

59.7cm (23.50")

Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA913300

Dealers Internal Reference

R1091

Dealers Notes

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Description

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The lower chest having a pull out brushing slide with a cock beaded edge and original brass axe head handles; above the four long graduated drawers.

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Raised on fantastic original ogee feet of bold and curvaceous form terminating with carved scrolled ears. All of the drawers in the finest cuts of figured mahogany being fully oak lined and retaining the original fine pierced brass handles and escutcheons throughout. With original working locks and keys. The sides having the unusual feature of original brass carrying handles to the top and base. The excellent quality of mahogany and laminated blocks behind the feet and the overall gravitas of the piece gives a strong indication to Chippendale's workshop or at least one of the renowned St Paul's Churchyard makers.

English circa 1755

Very good original condition with a glorious colour and untouched patina.

Dimensions (ins) 75 high x 46 wide x 23.5 deep