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Superb George III Oak Open Pot Board Dresser and Rack
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for sale €2,334     $2,534
£1,995
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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Superb George III Oak Open Pot Board Dresser and Rack

18th century
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A superb small proportioned George III oak three drawer open pot board dresser and original rack with wonderful colour and patina c.1760. Stepped surface the base dresser section; the rear of the surface forming the bottom shelf of the plate rack. Three drawers below the surface, each drawer with figured timbers and original turned knobs, plus three turned columns below the drawers with carved fan decoration. Single plank open pot board to the base, which is sat over a moulded edge base rail; the original stiles forming the feet. Original plate rack sat to the back of the dresser top. The rack has a ruled edge frame to the front and moulded cornice to the top, along with the original hand forged cup hooks sat below the top cornice. Presented in superb original condition with a wonderful mellow colour and rich patina. The dresser measures 29" high at the surface of the base section. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

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Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
180.5cm (71.06")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246015
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44509
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Description
A superb small proportioned George III oak three drawer open pot board dresser and original rack with wonderful colour and patina c.1760.
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Stepped surface the base dresser section; the rear of the surface forming the bottom shelf of the plate rack.
Sturmans Antiques

Three drawers below the surface, each drawer with figured timbers and original turned knobs, plus three turned columns below the drawers with carved fan decoration. Single plank open pot board to the base, which is sat over a moulded edge base rail; the original stiles forming the feet. Original plate rack sat to the back of the dresser top. The rack has a ruled edge frame to the front and moulded cornice to the top, along with the original hand forged cup hooks sat below the top cornice. Presented in superb original condition with a wonderful mellow colour and rich patina. The dresser measures 29" high at the surface of the base section. 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 George III Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Height
180.5cm (71.06")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246015
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44509
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

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs.
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Archive I A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs.

Superb George III Oak Open Pot Board Dresser and Rack

Archive II A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View II
Archive III A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View III
Archive IV A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View IV
Archive V A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View V
Archive VI A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View VI
Archive VII A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View VII
Archive VIII A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View VIII
Archive IX A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View IX
Archive X A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View X
Archive XI A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs. View XI
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Location
Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 179
Items Sold 11,005
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
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A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs.
Superb George III Oak Open Pot Board Dresser and Rack
Ref: SA1246015
A George III solid oak pot board dresser with a three-shelf plate rack, iron hooks, three frieze drawers, and turned front legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWelsh Dresser
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPot board shelf, Plate rack with hooks, Turned legs, Fan carved spandrels
  • SizeH 180.5 cm (71 in) x W 152.5 cm (60 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

Originating in the 18th century, a George III pot board dresser typically features an open upper plate rack above a base section containing frieze drawers and an open lower shelf known as a pot board, historically used to display pewter and store kitchenware.

These dressers were constructed predominantly from solid English oak, frequently featuring hand-forged iron cup hooks along the frieze and hand-dovetailed drawer linings.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-sawn timber marks, wooden peg joinery, hand-planed backboards, and natural age-related patination within unexposed drawer interiors.

A pot board dresser functions as a focal storage piece in modern kitchens or dining areas when styled with ceramic stoneware, neutral tableware, or woven storage baskets on the lower shelf.

Maintain the oak finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, while avoiding proximity to direct heat sources or high humidity.
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