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Late 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
The Old Cinema
for sale €2,334     $2,534
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Late 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

18th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A late 18th-century Welsh oak pot-board dairy dresser, sourced from its original setting in a Georgian house in West Wales. The piece has a tall boarded rack fitted with iron hooks, above a base with two drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and a shaped apron. The pot-board is supported by square legs with chamfered detailing. Professionally restored a few years ago, it retains a rich patina and comes in a smaller, practical size that separates into two parts for ease of movement.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser to the 18th Century.

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SA1169964
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47488
Description
A late 18th-century Welsh oak pot-board dairy dresser, sourced from its original setting in a Georgian house in West Wales.
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The piece has a tall boarded rack fitted with iron hooks, above a base with two drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and a shaped apron.
The Old Cinema

The pot-board is supported by square legs with chamfered detailing. Professionally restored a few years ago, it retains a rich patina and comes in a smaller, practical size that separates into two parts for ease of movement.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169964
Dealers Internal Ref
47488
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Old Cinema Profile Page

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Late 18th-century Welsh oak potboard dresser featuring an upper rack with cup hooks and a two-drawer base with brass handles supported on turned legs.
Late 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
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A Welsh potboard dresser is a regional variant of the traditional kitchen dresser, characterised by an open upper rack and a low open shelf near the floor known as a potboard. Popularised during the 18th century, these pieces were designed for food preparation and displaying tableware.

These dressers were primarily constructed from solid locally sourced timber, predominantly oak, pine, or fruitwood. Construction features typically include hand-dovetailed drawers, peg joints, backboards fastened with hand-forged nails, and brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces display evidence of historical use, such as wear on the potboard, hand-cut dovetails, turned legs, and natural shrinkage across wider timber panels. Regional construction techniques and native wood grain patterns also assist in confirming provincial origin.

A Welsh dresser functions as a focal point in a dining room, kitchen, or hallway when contrasted against neutral or contemporary painted backdrops. Display modern ceramics, glassware, or copper items on the upper shelves while leaving the main surface uncluttered.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber warping or splitting.
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