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19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Prior and Willis
for sale €2,452     $2,662
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19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers.

This is a lovely chest, that has been restored historically to a good standard. Attractive fiddle-back veneers, with a nice light colour. Drawers slide freely.

Solid strong and heavy...splits into two halves for transport.

No loose joints and the oak lined drawers slide freely.

Separates into two halves for transport.

Overall maximum dimensions: 114cmW x 57cmD x 192cmH (88cm bottom, 104cm top).

There are no keys and the locks are consequently untested. There are just a few historic extinct woodworm holes (to be expected), that we have treated for good measure. Some handles have been replaced. There is a key hole escutcheon missing from the bottom drawer.

The customer will need to provide a strong able bodied person(s) for our driver to assist with carrying.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-M8106M90.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA920692
Dealers Internal Reference
WNAM8106M90
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers.

This is a lovely chest, that has been restored historically to a good standard. Attractive fiddle-back veneers, with a nice light colour. Drawers slide freely.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century mahogany tallboy chest on chest featuring figured wood drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a dentil cornice, and splayed bracket feet.
fig 1. 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers

Solid strong and heavy...splits into two halves for transport.

No loose joints and the oak lined drawers slide freely.

Separates into two halves for transport.

Overall maximum dimensions: 114cmW x 57cmD x 192cmH (88cm bottom, 104cm top).

There are no keys and the locks are consequently untested.

“
There are just a few historic extinct woodworm holes (to be expected), that we have treated for good measure.
Prior and Willis

Some handles have been replaced. There is a key hole escutcheon missing from the bottom drawer.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century mahogany tallboy chest on chest featuring figured wood drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a dentil cornice, and splayed bracket feet.
fig 2. 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers

The customer will need to provide a strong able bodied person(s) for our driver to assist with carrying.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-M8106M90.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA920692
Dealers Internal Ref
WNAM8106M90
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century mahogany tallboy chest on chest featuring figured wood drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a dentil cornice, and splayed bracket feet.
19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
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A nineteenth-century mahogany tallboy chest on chest featuring figured wood drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a dentil cornice, and splayed bracket feet.
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A tallboy chest on chest is a traditional furniture item consisting of two separate chest units stacked vertically to provide extensive storage while occupying minimal floor space. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the design typically features a smaller chest resting on a larger base unit.

Nineteenth-century chests on chests were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut for exposed surfaces, often featuring decorative wood veneers. Secondary woods like pine, oak, or cedar were commonly utilised for drawer linings and back panels, alongside cast brass hardware.

Authentic period tallboys feature hand-cut dovetail joints within the drawers, consistent wear patterns along the wooden drawer runners, and secondary timbers showing age-appropriate oxidation. Original drawer handles should show evidence of cast brass fabrication and authentic patina around keyholes and fixings.

A mahogany tallboy functions effectively as a focal point against neutral walls in a master bedroom or dressing room. Balancing its substantial vertical scale with contemporary lighting or streamlined art pieces creates an engaging juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting.
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