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18th Century Snowdonia Welsh Oak Dresser
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18th Century Snowdonia Welsh Oak Dresser

18th century
Description

A mid 18th century welsh oak conwy valley dresser; with ogee cornice rack above two shelves with raised shaped panel cupboard doors and spice drawers. Heavy adzed finish oak backboards , shaped footrest supports. The base with polished top above a bank of 4 drawers with flanking raised panel cupboard doors and central cupboard. Paneled sides and solid timber back, stood on stiled feet. Various old repairs and usage wear as per photos, overall structurally sound of good colour and patination, heavy dense glassy welsh highland oak used.

Dimensions:

202cm tall

159cm wide

50cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09507324
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with thick pins: regional cabinet work before machine cutting.
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints at the frame junctions: early country workshop joinery.
Ogee-arched fielded panel mouldings: North Wales design from this period.
Deep handling wear and darkening around the drawer pulls and stiles.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215332
Dealers Internal Reference
ROD DRESSER
Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A mid 18th century welsh oak conwy valley dresser; with ogee cornice rack above two shelves with raised shaped panel cupboard doors and spice drawers. Heavy adzed finish oak backboards , shaped footrest supports.
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The base with polished top above a bank of 4 drawers with flanking raised panel cupboard doors and central cupboard.
Abersoch Antiques

Paneled sides and solid timber back, stood on stiled feet. Various old repairs and usage wear as per photos, overall structurally sound of good colour and patination, heavy dense glassy welsh highland oak used.

Dimensions:

202cm tall

159cm wide

50cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09507324
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with thick pins: regional cabinet work before machine cutting.
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints at the frame junctions: early country workshop joinery.
Ogee-arched fielded panel mouldings: North Wales design from this period.
Deep handling wear and darkening around the drawer pulls and stiles.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215332
Dealers Internal Ref
ROD DRESSER
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors.

18th Century Snowdonia Welsh Oak Dresser

Archive II An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors. View V
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Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors.
18TH CENTURY SNOWDONIA WELSH OAK DRESSER
Ref: SA1215332
An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open rack with shelving and small side cupboards above a base with drawers and panelled doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressers & Sideboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Swan-neck handles, Open plate rack, Ogee arched doors
  • SizeH 202 cm (80 in) x W 159 cm (63 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This 18th-century Snowdonia Welsh oak dresser combines practical storage with traditional Georgian design. Constructed from heavy, dense, glassy Welsh highland oak in a dark brown tone, the piece displays a polished top, adzed backboards, fielded panels, swan-neck brass handles, ogee arched doors, and stilted feet. The upper section comprises an open plate rack with shelving, flanked by small side cupboards above spice drawers. The base section incorporates a bank of four drawers alongside flanking raised panel cupboard doors and a central cupboard. Measuring 202 cm high, 159 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, the dresser provides substantial presence and storage capacity for domestic interiors. The surfaces exhibit various old repairs, usage wear, and a natural patina appropriate for a rustic farmhouse setting. The unit stands directly on the floor and functions as a prominent storage and display cabinet in a dining room, kitchen, or living space.

FAQs

Snowdonia Welsh dressers from the 18th century are regional variations of country furniture characterised by dark local oak, arched fielded panel cupboard doors, and an integrated upper open rack designed for displaying pewter and pottery.

These dressers were constructed primarily from native English or Welsh oak using pegged mortise and tenon joinery, hand-sawn timber backboards, and solid brass drop or swan-neck handles.

Authentic period dressers exhibit signs of hand-planing, irregular drawer dovetails, natural timber shrinkage across wide panels, and historical wear around the handles and feet.

An antique Welsh dresser can be integrated into modern interiors by pairing the dark timber against neutral plaster walls and using the open shelving to display monochrome modern ceramics alongside heritage items.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent splitting.
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