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Fine 18th Century Welsh Oak Inlaid Snowdonia Dresser
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Fine 18th Century Welsh Oak Inlaid Snowdonia Dresser

18th century
Description

A superb example of an early 18th century welsh oak dresser; made of dense welsh golden oak with fine figured grain;ogee cornice above shaped rack and single shelf, raised shaped panel cupboard doors with secret wood catches and holly inlaid dovetailed drawers. The base with polished top above three drawers with conforming raised shaped panel cupboard doors, paneled sides and back, stood on bracket feet. Overall superb condition, minor general usage wear as per photos.

Similar model likely from the same workshop found in richard bebbs book welsh vernacular furniture.

Dimensions:

194cm tall

141cm wide

51cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09606430
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-310 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Pegged mortise and tenon joints on the frame: hand joinery before modern fasteners.
Ogee-arched fielded door panels: characteristic 18th-century North Wales regional cabinet work.
Hand-cut dovetails on oak drawer sides: hand tools before machine cutting.
Wide vertical backboards with shrinkage gaps: natural movement of early timber.

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
194cm (76.38")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229490
Dealers Internal Reference
INLAID SNOWDON DRESSER R
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Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A superb example of an early 18th century welsh oak dresser; made of dense welsh golden oak with fine figured grain;ogee cornice above shaped rack and single shelf, raised shaped panel cupboard doors with secret wood catches and holly inlaid dovetailed drawers.
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The base with polished top above three drawers with conforming raised shaped panel cupboard doors, paneled sides and back, stood on bracket feet.
Abersoch Antiques

Overall superb condition, minor general usage wear as per photos.

Similar model likely from the same workshop found in richard bebbs book welsh vernacular furniture.

Dimensions:

194cm tall

141cm wide

51cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09606430
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-310 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Pegged mortise and tenon joints on the frame: hand joinery before modern fasteners.
Ogee-arched fielded door panels: characteristic 18th-century North Wales regional cabinet work.
Hand-cut dovetails on oak drawer sides: hand tools before machine cutting.
Wide vertical backboards with shrinkage gaps: natural movement of early timber.

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
194cm (76.38")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229490
Dealers Internal Ref
INLAID SNOWDON DRESSER R
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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Archive I An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors.

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Archive II An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors. View II
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Archive IV An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors. View VI
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Archive VIII An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors. View VIII
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Archive X An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors. View X
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LL53 5DH
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An 18th-century Welsh oak dresser featuring an open tiered plate rack above a base with drawers, brass handles, and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors.
FINE 18TH CENTURY WELSH OAK INLAID SNOWDONIA DRESSER
Ref: SA1229490
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDressers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOgee arched panels, Swan-neck brass handles, Tiered open shelving, Inlaid marquetry detail
  • SizeH 194 cm (76 in) x W 141 cm (56 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This 18th century Welsh oak dresser from Snowdonia represents Georgian vernacular cabinet-making, fashioned from dense golden oak with a warm brown finish and fine figured grain. The piece combines a tiered open plate rack with an ogee cornice above two open shelves displaying blue and white transfer-printed plates, ceramic bowls, and turned wooden plates, positioned above a base fitted with brass swan-neck handles and inlaid marquetry detail. The lower section includes multiple small drawers and ogee-arched panelled cupboard doors with brass key escutcheons and hanging tassels, supported on bracket feet. Measuring 194 cm high, 141 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, this substantial rustic farmhouse storage unit suits placement in a traditional kitchen or dining room for practical crockery storage and display. The woodwork exhibits minor general usage wear alongside visible wood grain patterns and polished surfaces.

FAQs

A Snowdonia dresser is a regional variation of the traditional Welsh dresser originating from North Wales, characterized by distinct geometric inlays, ogee-arched cupboard panels, and a combination of small drawers surrounding central doors in the upper or lower section.

Eighteenth-century dressers were constructed using solid English or Welsh oak with hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, hand-planed backboards, and hand-cast brass ironmongery.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-tooling such as pit-saw marks on original backboards, natural shrinkage to plank joins, original wooden peg construction, hand-forged nails, and appropriate age-related wear around handles and drawer runners.

Position the dresser as a focal point in a dining space, kitchen, or hallway, using the open shelves to display minimalist contemporary ceramics, creamware, or glassware to create visual contrast against the dark timber.

Clean the wood surface with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina and protect the timber from drying out.
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