Sold 25 February 2026 · Adam Antiques

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Description

An Important Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy, with reeded chamfered corners, the upper part with a shaped cornice and two short and three long graduated drawers, the lower part with a further three graduated drawers, on bracket feet.

Circa 1710

Physical Dimensions

Height

171cm (67.32")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Adam Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1080737

Dealers Internal Reference

A1174

Description

Circa 1710

Physical Dimensions

Height

171cm (67.32")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Date of Manufacture

Adam Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1080737

Dealers Internal Ref

A1174

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Adam Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023

Specialists in 18th & 19th century furniture

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East Sussex
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Aug 2023

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTallboy
Period18th century
StyleQueen Anne
MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Key escutcheons, Cornice moulding
SizeH 171 cm (67 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The Queen Anne style emerged in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, characterised by curved lines, cabriole legs, and a shift towards comfort and understated elegance.

Period tallboys were typically constructed using native and exotic timbers like oak, pine, and walnut veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints and solid brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, old tool marks, and appropriate patination on the hardware and wood surfaces.

An antique tallboy can act as a statement piece in a modern room by pairing it with minimalist decor, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting to highlight its historical texture.

Preserve antique walnut by maintaining stable indoor humidity, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without harming the finish.