1790s Antique Georgian English Gentleman's Tallboy

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This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.

… Read more 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") See less