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Mid 18th Century George III Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Wakelin and Linfield
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Mid 18th Century George III Oak Potboard Dresser Base

18th century
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A mid 18th century oak pot board dresser and rack in oak, the moulded rack with three shelves, one with spoon holders above a three drawer base with decorative eared top raised on turned legs united by pot board. England. C.1760

Physical Dimensions
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this George III Oak Dresser to the 18th Century.

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SA1223285
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0527
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A mid 18th century oak pot board dresser and rack in oak, the moulded rack with three shelves, one with spoon holders above a three drawer base with decorative eared top raised on turned legs united by pot board. England. C.1760
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this George III Oak Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223285
Dealers Internal Ref
0527
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack above three drawers with brass handles and a low open shelf.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak Welsh potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack above three drawers with brass handles and a low open shelf.

Mid 18th Century George III Oak Potboard Dresser Base

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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack above three drawers with brass handles and a low open shelf.
Mid 18th Century George III Oak Potboard Dresser Base
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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack above three drawers with brass handles and a low open shelf.
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A George III potboard dresser is an 18th-century piece of British country furniture featuring an upper rack for displaying plates, a series of drawers, and an open lower shelf known as a potboard traditionally used for storing heavy cookware.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using traditional joinery methods, including hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon frames, and solid wood pegging, often finished with brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic examples display hand-hewn timber marks, hand-carved drawer linings, original brass drop or swan-neck handles with backplates, and natural shrinkage or uneven wear consistent with centuries of usage.

Position the dresser in a kitchen, dining room, or wide hallway, populating the upper shelves with contemporary ceramics, ironstone china, or glassware to contrast historical timber with modern textures.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft lint-free cloth, buffing gently along the wood grain, while avoiding direct sunlight, radiators, and harsh chemical cleaners.
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