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Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy
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Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy

18th century
Sold 8 July 2025 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy

This 18th Century Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy circa, 1780 is truly stunning, with wonderful genuine charm, character and provides an adequate amount of storage. It has a moulded cornice with a dental moulding and canted corners. This sits above above two over six graduating Oak lined drawers with decorative brass swan neck handles. This fine antique chest stands on shaped bracket feet. It splits into two sections for easy removal and the Mahogany is a warm rich shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 182 cm / 71.5 inches

Width: 114 cm / 45 inches

Depth: 59 cm / 23 inches

Ref No: 08826

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Standard One Man Delivery £85 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire. We also sell quality Restoration materials.

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

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Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1103070
Dealers Internal Reference
08826
Description
Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy
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This 18th Century Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy circa, 1780 is truly stunning, with wonderful genuine charm, character and provides an adequate amount of storage.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

It has a moulded cornice with a dental moulding and canted corners. This sits above above two over six graduating Oak lined drawers with decorative brass swan neck handles. This fine antique chest stands on shaped bracket feet. It splits into two sections for easy removal and the Mahogany is a warm rich shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

fig 1. An upright mahogany chest on chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a dentil moulded cornice.
fig 1. Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 182 cm / 71.5 inches

Width: 114 cm / 45 inches

Depth: 59 cm / 23 inches

Ref No: 08826

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

Standard One Man Delivery £85 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

fig 2. An upright mahogany chest on chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a dentil moulded cornice.
fig 2. Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire. We also sell quality Restoration materials.

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

See our website for opening times

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103070
Dealers Internal Ref
08826
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Telephone 01200 425 443
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Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2004
Items For Sale 116
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An upright mahogany chest on chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a dentil moulded cornice.
Spectacular Mahogany Antique Georgian Chest on Chest / Tall Boy
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Brass drop handles, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 182 cm (72 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

FAQs

A chest on chest, or tallboy, is a tall piece of furniture consisting of two distinct sections stacked one upon the other, typically featuring multiple smaller drawers at the top and larger drawers below, originating during the 18th century.

Authentic period pieces are traditionally constructed from solid timbers like mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, oak or pine secondary woods, and period-appropriate brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, original backboards, period-correct brass drop handles, and the presence of two separate carcass sections built to be stacked together.

Pair the rich wood tones with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and modern artwork to create a balanced contrast, allowing the historical craftsmanship to serve as a focal point in a bedroom or hallway.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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