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ANTIQUE #SA1085805

Antique Welsh Oak Low Dresser From South Wales

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Havard and Havard

A classic Georgian Welsh low dresser made from native oak with pine drawer linings, the almost single piece top above five, cockbeaded drawers and an attractively shaped frieze of three undulating arches and four, well-drawn, turned front legs (unusually, the two rear legs are also turned). The potboard sits above a broad base moulding and the original stepped and reeded, braganza-like toes. The rich colour is enhanced by a good patina.Retaining most of its original brassware, historic repair to the central plank of the potboard and two return mouldings. Neath or Swansea valleys bordering with Breconshire, circa 1780-1800.
 
This dresser is related to a group of potboard dressers from the Neath and Swansea valleys, bordering with Breconshire. Where their racks survive, they are invariably open-backed and have shaped, often graduated, ends. These dressers have arched, potboard bases, some of which are further enhanced with pierced fretwork. The turned legs are mostly of similar profile...
Antique SA1085805 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Havard and Havard
Specialists in Welsh Country Furniture
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Tel: 07711 006399
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD