Long Shropshire Dresser Base C.1780

Name: Long Shropshire Dresser Base C.1780
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1134036
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Unusually large George III oak Shropshire open dresser base c.1780. Measuring 87½" long and 36" high it is quite a bit larger than most of the dressers we see. Three plank top with an applied moulding to the underside. Over three large drawers and two smaller drawers, with cockbeaded edges, inlaid diamond shaped escutcheons and turned wooden knobs (19th.c. replacements). Arranged around a graceful broad arched apron, also with a cockbeading to the edge. Oak panels to the sides which repeat the proportions of the drawer fronts. Raised on long tapering square legs front and rear. Oak drawer linings and back board. Repairs to the rear corners of the top, otherwise excellent condition with lovely honey coloured timber. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 87.5" (222.5 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 18" (45.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

222.5cm (87.60")

Depth

45.5cm (17.91")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1134036

Dealers Internal Reference

37796

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

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Over three large drawers and two smaller drawers, with cockbeaded edges, inlaid diamond shaped escutcheons and turned wooden knobs (19th.

Collinge Antiques

c. replacements). Arranged around a graceful broad arched apron, also with a cockbeading to the edge. Oak panels to the sides which repeat the proportions of the drawer fronts. Raised on long tapering square legs front and rear. Oak drawer linings and back board. Repairs to the rear corners of the top, otherwise excellent condition with lovely honey coloured timber. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 87.5" (222.5 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 18" (45.5 cm)