Tallboy base
Category
Furniture
Date
1760 - 1820
Materials
Mahogany, birch, boxwood and ebony
Measurements
934 x 1060 x 558 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13550.3
Summary
Base unit of inlaid tallboy in George III style. Top has small raised lip to hold the upper section in place. Evidence of shrinkage across top. Carcase for four long drawers. Veneer inlaid band immediately below lower drawer.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.