Good 18th century English oak dresser base with nice colour throughout. 1760.

Code: 8803

Dimensions:

W: 77.5" (196.9 cm)

H: 34" (86.4 cm)

D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

197cm (77.56")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1127494

Dealers Internal Reference

8803

Description

Good 18th century English oak dresser base with nice colour throughout. 1760.

Code: 8803

Dimensions:

W: 77.5" (196.9 cm)

H: 34" (86.4 cm)

D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

197cm (77.56")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1127494

Dealers Internal Ref

8803

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Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Verified Since Jun 2009

Items For Sale 680

Items Sold 6,131

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

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An oak dresser base, originally the lower section of a traditional Welsh or English kitchen dresser, serves as a low storage cabinet with drawers, frequently utilized independently as a server, sideboard, or console table.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak, utilizing hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, wood peg construction, and cast brass backplate handles with matching escutcheons.

Authentic Georgian examples display hand-sawn timber marks, period-correct brass hardware, pegged joinery, original drawer runners showing timber wear, and genuine surface patina.

A dresser base functions effectively as an entryway console, dining room server, or living area focal piece when layered with contemporary artwork, table lamps, and decorative ceramics.

Maintain the surface by applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources, and dusting regularly using a dry microfibre cloth.