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James II Geometric Moulded Three Drawer Dresser
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James II Geometric Moulded Three Drawer Dresser

Pre 16th century
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A superb James II period oak three drawer dresser with geometric moulding to the drawer faces and a wonderful colour throughout c.1685. Planked top with a moulded edge beneath and three drawers below. The drawers with geometric moulded decoration, figured timber to the centres, and period axe drop brass fittings with complementing escutcheons. Moulding below the drawers repeating the design of the upper moulding. All sat on substantial turned legs to he front and flat legs to the rear, with fretted mouldings and base stretcher either side. Superb original mellow colour and rich patina. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

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Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this James II Oak Dresser to a period before the 16th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
213.5cm (84.06")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245541
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44393
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A superb James II period oak three drawer dresser with geometric moulding to the drawer faces and a wonderful colour throughout c.1685. Planked top with a moulded edge beneath and three drawers below.
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The drawers with geometric moulded decoration, figured timber to the centres, and period axe drop brass fittings with complementing escutcheons.
Sturmans Antiques

Moulding below the drawers repeating the design of the upper moulding. All sat on substantial turned legs to he front and flat legs to the rear, with fretted mouldings and base stretcher either side. Superb original mellow colour and rich patina. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this James II Oak Dresser to a period before the 16th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
213.5cm (84.06")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245541
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44393
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs.
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Archive I A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs.

James II Geometric Moulded Three Drawer Dresser

Archive II A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View II
Archive III A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View III
Archive IV A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View IV
Archive V A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View V
Archive VI A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View VI
Archive VII A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View VII
Archive VIII A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View VIII
Archive IX A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View IX
Archive X A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs. View X
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A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs.
James II Geometric Moulded Three Drawer Dresser
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A low 17th-century James II dark oak dresser base featuring three drawer fronts decorated with geometric panel mouldings and brass handles, supported by turned front legs.
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  • ObjectDresser Base
  • PeriodPre 16th century
  • StyleJames II
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric panel mouldings, Turned legs, Brass teardrop handles, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 213.5 cm (84 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

Furniture from the James II period, dating from the late 17th century, is characterised by geometric timber panel mouldings, heavy native oak construction, turned legs, and transitional Stuart design details.

These dressers were constructed primarily from solid English oak, featuring hand-planed timber, mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, hand-drawn drawer runners, and brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-tooling such as adze marks, original wooden pegged joints, irregular drawer dovetails, and uneven wear pattern on stretchers and feet consistent with age.

Position the piece as a hallway console or dining room server, pairing the dark oak frame with modern artwork, neutral linen textiles, or contemporary ceramic accessories.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and high moisture.
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