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George 111 Mahogany Chest on Chest
For sale by E W Cousins and Son
for sale €1,521     $1,651
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George 111 Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
Description

George 111 Mahogany Chest on Chest. A stepped O.G.cornice. The top having two short and three long pine lined drawers having the original brass swanneck handles. The base with three long conforming drawers. All on shaped bracket feet.

Dimensions:

41 1/2" wide

21" deep

72" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA977241
Dealers Internal Reference
9331
Description
George 111 Mahogany Chest on Chest. A stepped O.G.cornice.
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The top having two short and three long pine lined drawers having the original brass swanneck handles.
E W Cousins and Son

The base with three long conforming drawers. All on shaped bracket feet.

Dimensions:

41 1/2" wide

21" deep

72" high

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA977241
Dealers Internal Ref
9331
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet.
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Archive I A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet.

George 111 Mahogany Chest on Chest

Archive II A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet.
Archive V A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet. View VIII
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet.
George 111 Mahogany Chest on Chest
Ref: SA977241
A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles on bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest on Chest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Swan-neck handles, Graduated drawers, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Georgian George III chest on chest consists of a mahogany upper section with a stepped ogee cornice above two short and three long pine-lined graduated drawers, paired with a lower base section containing three conforming long drawers, all fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and keyhole escutcheons, set upon shaped bracket feet. The timber exhibits a rich dark brown polish with visible natural grain variations and fine string inlay accents around the drawer perimeters. Standing 183 cm high, 106 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, this substantial storage piece provides extensive capacity for folded garments and linens. Positioned in a bedroom, dressing room, or traditional hallway, the chest serves as a focal point for organisation while adding classic English country house character to the interior. The combination of brass hardware and rich timber tones complements period and transitional decor schemes alike, making it a functional and historic addition to the home.

FAQs

A George III chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a two-part wooden storage piece produced during the reign of King George III (17601820), featuring an upper chest resting atop a slightly larger lower chest of drawers.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often featuring flame mahogany veneers, hand-dovetailed drawer linings, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic Georgian pieces usually exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer lining, original locks, and a split frame construction dividing the upper and lower sections.

Position the chest on chest as a focal storage piece against a neutral backdrop, balancing its visual weight with contemporary lighting or understated modern artwork.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean surfaces with a soft dry cloth, and apply beeswax polish annually along the grain to preserve the finish.
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