A gorgeous mid 18th century massive Mahogany Tallboy 'Chest on Chest', the top with moulded cornice and with fluted canted columns to the sides, upper section having three short drawers over three
long drawers, beneath a brushing slide , three graduated long drawers, supported on bracket feet.
The inner carcas made of oak, the other parts made of solid mahogany.
The grain of the bottom board running from side to side suggests a manufacture of post 1750.
We date this tallboy to circa 1735
Considering itʹs age this tallboy in decent condition, it has obvious marks af having withstanded more than 280 years of use. Small parts of wood missing on drawers, scratches overall, orginal
handles later replaced.
The chest comes in two parts making moving easier.
Size:
Height: 178 CM
Width: 108 CM
Depth: 54 CM