Object Description
This is a fine quality English Queen Anne style exquisitely figured walnut tallboy linen press chest of drawers, constructed during the George V period by Waring & Gillow, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Tallboy Linen Chest
• Circa: 1930
• Cabinetmaker: Waring & Gillow
• Style: Queen Anne
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured walnut
• 2 internal oak linen slides (top section)
• Two-over-three drawers (bottom section)
• Moulded frame & drawer fronts
• Hand dovetailed ask lined drawers
• Original brass handles & escutcheons
• Original cabriole legs
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Dismantles into 2 sections
• Ideal for clothes storage / multi-functional
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality English Queen Anne style exquisitely figured walnut tallboy linen press chest of drawers, constructed during the George V period by Waring & Gillow, circa 1930, in excellent original condition. The design is taken from the early 18th century. The tallboy consists of two sections; the top section comprising two doors, decorated in exquisite figured walnut veneer and brass escutcheon plate, open to reveal two ash linen slides. The doors retain the original working brass lock (with key) and bras locking bar. Carved floral detail against a punch-work background adorns the corners of the cornice. Below, are a two-over-three drawer configuration, all decorated with moulded fronts, constructed with dovetail joints in solid ash, retaining the original splayed brass drop handles and original working lever locks (with key). The top left drawer is stamped with the cabinetmakers’ name “Waring & Gillow” and includes a metal plate attached to the inside of the drawer. The tallboy boasts a stunning figured walnut veneers to the drawer fronts and solid walnut to the sides and frame. The tallboy has been cleaned and French polished in our workshop, to a professional standard. Therefore, the tallboy, boast a gorgeous colour and patination, with lovely grain configuration.
The top chest is marginally smaller than the base chest, which offers pleasing overall proportions to its design. The top section is secured to the base with four strong screws at the intersection between the two chests, where a further horizontal moulding separates the two chests. The item can be dismantled into two sections for easy access into the house or bedroom.
It is a decorative item with practical function and features lovely proportions. The whole piece is also designed with smaller proportions, so it is likely to fit in more rooms. The sides of the chests are also constructed from mahogany. The chest also features its original backboards and the whole of the chest stands on its original cabriole legs. The top and bottom are completely original. This is an ideal item for the bedroom or landing for storing clothes.
Dimensions:
External Height = 152.9cm or 60” or 5ft
Top Height = 54.9cm or 21⅜” or 1ft 9⅜”
Top Width = 90.3cm or 35½” or 1ft 11½”
Top Depth = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Base Height = 97.8cm or 38½” or 3ft 2½”
Base Width (feet) = 98.5cm or 38¾” or 3ft 2¾”
Base Depth (feet) = 52.5cm or 20⅝” or 1ft 8⅝”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
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International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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