Antique English Georgian Mahogany Tall Chest on Chest with Drawers / Tallboy
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Tall Chest on Chest with Drawers / Tallboy / Armoire (Circa 1780). This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany chest on chest, constructed of solid mahogany, with its original handles, boasting a stunning colour, circa 1780, in excellent original condition. Item: Georgian mahogany chest on chest. Width: 111.5cm / 43? 8 graduated drawers in total.
Original brass swan neck handles & escutcheons. Original working drawer locks (with working key).
Stunning original colour & patination. The Georgian mahogany chest on chest boasts classic Georgian detailing width its finely shaped moulded cornice, waistline and feet.The George III mahogany tallboy comprises a two-over-three graduated drawer confirmation to the top section, with three graduated drawers to the lower section. The Georgian mahogany chest on chest consists of two halves, separated by a moulding at the midpoint. There is a simple moulded apron to the underside terminating on its original bracket feet.
This period George II mahogany chest on chest also retains its original backboards. The drawer fronts are finished with cock-beading, which exhibits a touch of sophistication to this piece. The oak lined drawers are constructed with the original hand-dovetail joints, and retain the original working steel lever locks (with a working key) and the original brass swan neck handles and backplates.
The Georgian mahogany chest on chest is a two-piece chest; it dismantles into two two sections for easy transport, access into the house and up the staircase. This is an ideal item for the bedroom or landing as it provides significant storage space for clothes. The Georgian mahogany chest on chest boasts a stunning mellow mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This Georgian mahogancy chest on chest would look superb in either a traditional or contemporary setting and would suit a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom. It's extremely useful as there are so much storage space. This item would certainly grace any home. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture. External Height = 187cm / 73?External Width (Feet) = 111.5cm / 43? External Depth (Feet) = 55.5cm / 21? Top Section Height = 96cm / 37¾" / 3ft 1¾". Top Section Width = 111.5cm / 43?
Top Section Depth = 55.5cm / 21? Base Height = 92.5cm / 36? Base Width = 111.5cm / 43? Base Depth = 55.5cm / 21? Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, frame, sides and drawer bottoms, but nothing significant considering the age of the item.The drawers are constructed with the original hand-dovetail joints and are lined in oak. The drawers also boast the original brass swan neck handles and backplates; the original steel lever locks and a working key.
The drawers close flush to the frame. The chest also stands on its original bracket feet and incorporates its original backboards. This Georgian mahogany chest on chest boasts its original polish, which ensures a fantastic rich oxblood colour and patination to the mahogany. This George III mahogany chest on chest is well constructed, solid in joint, does not wobble and is ready to be used. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
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