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George III Mahogany Tallboy
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George III Mahogany Tallboy

18th century
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Description

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany tallboy, having a flared cornice, above an arrangement of 7 graduated drawers, each with ornate brass handles and escutcheons. Standing on bracket feet, this piece remains in very good condition for its age.

Width: 103cm Depth: 52cm Height: 180cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

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SA961678
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S27-887
Description
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany tallboy, having a flared cornice, above an arrangement of 7 graduated drawers, each with ornate brass handles and escutcheons. Standing on bracket feet, this piece remains in very good condition for its age.

Width: 103cm Depth: 52cm Height: 180cm

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA961678
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S27-887
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A tall George III mahogany chest of drawers with seven graduated drawers and decorative pierced brass handles.
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Ref: SA961678
A tall George III mahogany chest of drawers with seven graduated drawers and decorative pierced brass handles.
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A George III tallboy is a tall chest of drawers produced during the reign of King George III (17601820). Typically crafted from high-grade mahogany, these pieces feature multiple graduated drawers designed to provide substantial vertical clothing storage.

Georgian tallboys were primarily constructed using solid and veneered mahogany, imported from the West Indies or South America. Secondary timbers like pine or oak were used for drawer linings, while cast or pierced brass was used for handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods inside the drawers, and cast brass handles with original fixing threads. Look for hand-planed timber surfaces, natural age-related shrinkage to drawer bottoms, and authentic oxidation on the rear panels.

A mahogany tallboy can be placed in a dressing room, bedroom, or large hallway to draw the eye upward and maximize floor space. Contrast the deep reddish-brown wood tones against light neutral walls, and balance the verticality with soft textiles or modern artwork nearby.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the patina. Position the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp walls to prevent wood shrinkage or cracking.
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