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A Fine 18th-century Oak Pot-board Welsh Dresser, Retaining Its Original Rack
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A Fine 18th-century Oak Pot-board Welsh Dresser, Retaining Its Original Rack

18th century
Description

A wonderfully honest and substantial Welsh oak dresser, late 18th century, displaying all the charm and integrity expected of a true country house piece. The upper rack survives in original form, with triple fixed shelves and wide backboards, showing a rich, dry, age-darkened surface.

Below, the base is fitted with three full-length drawers, each with later but appropriate brass handles, the fronts with a warm, time-worn patina and period dovetailed construction. The dresser stands on square supports united by an open pot board—classic West/Wales proportions—ideal for displaying pottery or pewter.

Presented in country house condition, with historic wear, surface losses, and old repairs consistent with 250 years of service, all contributing to its beautifully authentic character.

circa 1770

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Welsh Dresser to the 18th Century.

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SA1183300
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C2592
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Description
A wonderfully honest and substantial Welsh oak dresser, late 18th century, displaying all the charm and integrity expected of a true country house piece.
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The upper rack survives in original form, with triple fixed shelves and wide backboards, showing a rich, dry, age-darkened surface.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack above three drawers and an open pot-board shelf base.
fig 1. A Fine 18th-century Oak Pot-board Welsh Dresser, Retaining Its Original Rack

Below, the base is fitted with three full-length drawers, each with later but appropriate brass handles, the fronts with a warm, time-worn patina and period dovetailed construction. The dresser stands on square supports united by an open pot board—classic West/Wales proportions—ideal for displaying pottery or pewter.

Presented in country house condition, with historic wear, surface losses, and old repairs consistent with 250 years of service, all contributing to its beautifully authentic character.

circa 1770

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Welsh Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183300
Dealers Internal Ref
C2592
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack above three drawers and an open pot-board shelf base.
A Fine 18th-Century Oak Pot-Board Welsh Dresser, Retaining Its Original Rack
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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack above three drawers and an open pot-board shelf base.
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A Welsh pot-board dresser is a traditional regional item of country storage furniture, typically featuring an open upper rack for display, drawers for cutlery, and a low open shelf known as a pot-board at the base originally designed to store large iron cookware and earthenware jars.

18th-century dressers were constructed using solid native woods, predominantly oak, using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Drawers were hand-dovetailed with thick drawer linings, and back panels were often hand-sawn tongue-and-groove boards.

Authentic period dressers exhibit hand-planed surfaces, uneven wear consistent with age, period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails and pegging, and genuine patination in areas of frequent handling. Original back boards and original fittings or clear evidence of period replacements also assist in authentication.

An antique oak dresser functions effectively in contemporary dining rooms or open-plan kitchens as a focal piece. Displaying modern ceramic collections, minimalist tableware, or glassware on the upper racks creates a balanced contrast between historic timber and contemporary design elements.

Historic oak should be kept away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood movement and splitting. Regular dusting with a soft dry cloth and an occasional application of high-quality beeswax nourishes the timber and preserves the original finish without creating synthetic build-up.
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