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Early 19th C. Oak Shropshire Dresser
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Early 19th C. Oak Shropshire Dresser

19th century
Sold 12 May 2025 · The Old Yard
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A rather splendid early 19th C. Oak Shropshire Dresser, Circa 1820.  The top boasts a scalloped frieze over three central shelfs which have a spice cupboard with two shelves above.  The base stands on cabiole legs to the front and straight legs to the back.  With three drawers that have original brass fittings.

In a lovely original condition and in 2 sections.

Width 186 cm

Depth 50 cm

Height 209 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Oak Dresser to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135345
Dealers Internal Reference
5017
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A rather splendid early 19th C. Oak Shropshire Dresser, Circa 1820.
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  The top boasts a scalloped frieze over three central shelfs which have a spice cupboard with two shelves above.
The Old Yard

  The base stands on cabiole legs to the front and straight legs to the back.  With three drawers that have original brass fittings.

In a lovely original condition and in 2 sections.

Width 186 cm

Depth 50 cm

Height 209 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Oak Dresser to the 19th Century.

Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135345
Dealers Internal Ref
5017
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

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Archive I An early 19th-century oak Shropshire dresser featuring an open plate rack with shelving, enclosed side cupboards, three lower drawers, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An early 19th-century oak Shropshire dresser featuring an open plate rack with shelving, enclosed side cupboards, three lower drawers, and cabriole legs. View II
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An early 19th-century oak Shropshire dresser featuring an open plate rack with shelving, enclosed side cupboards, three lower drawers, and cabriole legs.
Early 19th C. Oak Shropshire Dresser
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressers & Sideboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen plate racks, Shaped frieze, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 209 cm (82 in) x W 186 cm (73 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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A Shropshire dresser is a traditional British regional furniture piece typically characterised by local timber usage, specific cornice designs, and integrated shelving or cupboards flanking a central plate rack, distinguishing it from Welsh or West Country variants through subtle joinery details and proportions.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, pegged mortise and tenon construction, brass hardware, and vertical tongue-and-groove planking on the backboards.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber patination, tool marks consistent with period hand-planing, hand-forged or period-appropriate brass handles and escutcheons, and natural shrinkage cracks and oxidisation appropriate to the age of the wood.

An antique oak dresser can be integrated into contemporary spaces by contrasting the warm wood tones with neutral walls, using the open shelving to display minimalist ceramics or glassware, and balancing the heavy visual weight with clean-lined modern seating.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the grain, and avoiding synthetic silicone-based polishes.
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