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Unusual Geo III Oak Dresser
For sale by Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
for sale €5,616     $6,096
£4,800
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Unusual Geo III Oak Dresser

18th century
Description

The top of good surface and colour, having a repeating reeded edge top, above 3 drawers that are walnut crossbanded and sycamore line inlay with original brass swan neck handles, the end pilasters with applied wood obelisks made out of walnut middle sections and sycamore caps and moulds below, raised on square tapering legs, supporting a wavy carved apron with stylised shells and flower head design. Circa 1790.

In excellent original condition, with no damage and wonderful built up patina.

H: 84 cm (33")

W: 187 cm (73.5")

D: 44.5 cm (17.5")

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09586746
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints on the frame: traditional cabinetmaking of the late eighteenth century.
Geometric sycamore inlay and kite-shaped escutcheons: neoclassical detailing popular around 1790.
Surface darkening, rings and shrinkage across the two-board top: gradual natural aging from use.
Hand-carved shell and rosette frieze: hand-tool work consistent with regional workshop practice.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226678
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
The top of good surface and colour, having a repeating reeded edge top, above 3 drawers that are walnut crossbanded and sycamore line inlay with original brass swan neck handles, the end pilasters with applied wood obelisks made out of walnut middle sections and sycamore caps and moulds below, raised on square tapering legs, supporting a wavy carved apron with stylised shells and flower head design. Circa 1790.

In excellent original condition, with no damage and wonderful built up patina.

H: 84 cm (33")

W: 187 cm (73.5")

D: 44.5 cm (17.5")

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09586746
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints on the frame: traditional cabinetmaking of the late eighteenth century.
Geometric sycamore inlay and kite-shaped escutcheons: neoclassical detailing popular around 1790.
Surface darkening, rings and shrinkage across the two-board top: gradual natural aging from use.
Hand-carved shell and rosette frieze: hand-tool work consistent with regional workshop practice.

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
79cm (31.10")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226678
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs.
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Archive I A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs.

Unusual Geo III Oak Dresser

Archive II A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View II
Archive III A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View V
Archive VI A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View VII
Archive VIII A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View VIII
Archive IX A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View IX
Archive X A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View X
Archive XI A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View XI
Archive XII A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs. View XII
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
Location
Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jakewright
Verified Since Jan 2021
Items For Sale 114
Items Sold 279
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs.
Unusual Geo III Oak Dresser
Ref: SA1226678
A George III oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, a carved scalloped apron, and straight tapered legs.
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  • ObjectDresser Bases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScalloped apron, Carved fan motifs, Crossbanded inlay, Straight tapered legs
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 187 cm (74 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

This George III oak dresser base is a fine example of late eighteenth-century English country house furniture, dating to circa 1790. Finished in a warm brown timber, the piece presents a rectangular top with a repeating reeded edge, positioned above three inline drawers decorated with walnut crossbanding and sycamore line inlay. The drawers retain their original brass swan-neck swing handles. Additional ornamentation includes end pilasters with applied walnut obelisks featuring sycamore caps and mouldings, alongside a wavy carved apron detailed with stylised fan motifs and shell carvings, all raised on square tapering legs. The dresser base measures 79 cm high, 187 cm wide, and 44.5 cm deep, offering practical proportions for contemporary interior schemes. In a modern home, this piece suits placement in a hallway, dining room, or living area as a functional side table or display surface, bringing period character and traditional storage utility to daily living spaces.

FAQs

A George III oak dresser base is a British storage furniture piece dating from the mid-to-late 18th century, designed with a long surface, multiple drawers, and decorative apron details for dining room or hallway utility.

Eighteenth-century dressers were hand-crafted using solid English or Welsh oak, joined with hand-cut dovetails, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and often decorated with timber crossbanding or inlaid motifs.

Authentic George III dressers display period construction traits, including hand-sawn timber marks, uneven drawer linings, natural wood shrinkage over time, and original secondary pinholes behind brass hardware.

An antique oak dresser base functions as a hallway console or dining room server, complemented by contemporary table lamps, large wall mirrors, or architectural ceramic vessels.

Maintain an antique oak dresser by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth, applying high-quality beeswax twice annually, and placing the piece away from direct heat sources or damp environments.
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