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Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

$6,529.07
£4,781
€5,622.94
CA$8,958.14
A$10,009.23
CHF 5,235.93
MX$122,745.18
NOK 66,905.30
SEK 63,443.95
DKK 41,967
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This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with beautiful figuring and fascinating cot drawer Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Superb figuring to the select walnut stocks, bookmatched to the fascia Exceptional colour, with warm caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish Classic arrangement of two short over three long drawers with graduated heights Eye-catching fascia with quality mahogany drawer boxes Each drawer dressed with brass drop handles on pierced backplates Inset brass lined locks adorn each fascia — untested, key absent Lowest in deep 'cot drawer' form, opening within the front apron Standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet with a panelled rear This is a superb antique gentleman's tallboy, with exceptional colour and of delightful proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 119cm (46.75'') Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'') Max Height: 119cm (46.75'') Bottom 'Cot' Drawer Height: 32cm (12.5'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.86 in (119 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition. Keys absent.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 252031stDibs: LU2645343977252

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