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Small 18thc Welsh Oak Chest of 4 Drawers
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Small 18thc Welsh Oak Chest of 4 Drawers

18th century
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A super small 18thc welsh oak chest of drawers measuring 47cms w 40cms h and 31cms deep .

In complete untouched condition including the original brass pulls.

The colour and patination are as you would expect from a piece from the llanwrst area of north wales.

Extremely usable as well as being a super small piece of oak

The drawer linings are in pine which is

Normal for the area

We date it as around 1760 , could be slightly earlier.

UK delivery included

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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A super small 18thc welsh oak chest of drawers measuring 47cms w 40cms h and 31cms deep .

In complete untouched condition including the original brass pulls.

“
The colour and patination are as you would expect from a piece from the llanwrst area of north wales.
Mike Melody Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak chest featuring two short drawers over two long drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Small 18thc Welsh Oak Chest of 4 Drawers

Extremely usable as well as being a super small piece of oak

The drawer linings are in pine which is

Normal for the area

We date it as around 1760 , could be slightly earlier.

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1236923
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century dark oak chest featuring two short drawers over two long drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
SMALL 18THC WELSH OAK CHEST OF 4 DRAWERS
Ref: SA1236923
An 18th-century dark oak chest featuring two short drawers over two long drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTwo over two drawer configuration, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Moulded top edge

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Welsh oak chests from the 18th century typically feature dense regional timber, sturdy mortise and tenon joinery, and practical drawer configurations designed for domestic country homes.

Craftsmen utilised solid British oak, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, pine or oak drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles or swan-neck pulls.

Look for signs of hand-planing on the timber, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, historic saw marks, natural shrinkage in wood panels, and genuine age-related oxidisation on the brass hardware.

A compact chest works well as a bedside table, a side table next to low-profile seating, or as a focal point in a hallway paired with contemporary artwork above.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the timber finish.
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