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Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790

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This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. Wonderfully figured and presenting fine colour Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and rich russet hues Substantial drawer fronts at a thickness of 2.5cm (1'') with oak drawer boxes Graced with appealing canted corners in the Georgian tradition Arranged as two upper drawers over three graduated, full width drawers Each dressed with brass drop handles over circular backs and an inset lock escutcheon — key absent Pleasingly clean drawer boxes benefit from the bountiful grain interest of English oak Standing upon delightful ogee bracket feet to each corner This is a superb antique chest of drawers, graced with striking grain interest and quality polished finished in caramel hues. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 101cm (39.75'') Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'') Max Height: 90cm (35.5'') Upper Drawers Width: 43cm (17'') Upper Drawers Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'') Upper Drawers Height: 10.5cm (4.25'') Lower Drawers Width: 90cm (35.5'') Lower Drawers Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'') Drawer 1 Height: 13.5cm (5.25'') Drawer 2 Height: 16cm (6.25") Drawer 3 Height: 18cm (7")
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 39.77 in (101 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.93941stDibs: LU2645335357752

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