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Antique Mahogany Chest Tallboy Chest on Chest George III 19th Century

$2,607.33
£1,946.82
€2,200
CA$3,576.11
A$4,019.31
CHF 2,093.15
MX$48,884.75
NOK 26,784.43
SEK 25,399.53
DKK 16,747.74
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Antique English chest of drawers, tallboy, also known as chest on chest because it is made of 2 parts stacked on top of each other, made of solid oak and mahogany veneer, George III chest of drawers from the early 19th century, United Kingdom. This impressive and very large chest of drawers has a cornice with a moulded edge at the top, a selection of 8 drawers, 2 narrow 6 long drawers of different sizes, all with oak interiors and partly original brass swan neck handles, the sides are also finished with mahogany veneer, the whole stands on the typical bracket feet. This chest of drawers is in good unrestored antique condition, with traces appropriate to its age, over 200 years old! Not all handles are still original, a smaller handle has been placed on the bottom left, some chips and cracks in the veneer along the edges, a piece of moulding is missing on the left side, some superficial scratches and dents, but the chest of drawers still looks fantastic and is full of character. This tallboy has been polished, waxed and shined, some of the moldings around the drawers have been replaced, check the photos for more details! Dimensions: 126x55x184cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.45 in (184 cm)Width: 49.61 in (126 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: This tallboy has been polished, waxed and shined, some of the moldings around the drawers have been replaced, check the photos for more details! Wear consistent with age and use. This chest of drawers is in good unrestored antique condition, with traces appropriate to its age, over 200 years old! Not all handles are still original, a smaller handle has been placed on the bottom left, some chips and cracks in the veneer.
  • Seller Location:
    Poperinge, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10184243692442

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