Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Welch Marches, UK
• Item: Three drawer dresser base
• Wood: Oak
• Single piece top (sign of quality)
• Moulded edging
• Raised panel sides
• Brass swan neck handles and escutcheons
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Pegged frame construction
• Original locks
• Original key
• Pine lined drawers
• Original backboards
• Cushion fronted drawers
• Straight legs
• Solid in joint
The top of this dresser is constructed from a single piece of oak and this is extremely rare to see; this is a sign of very good quality. The dresser base consists of three working hand dovetailed drawers which feature brass escutcheons and brass swan neck handles. The cushion fronted drawers features a moulded edge design. The moulded edge design is repeated on the freize and apron. The dresser features the original working locks to the two outer drawers and what we believe to be the original key. The dresser frame is constructed using the traditional pegged construction method. The drawers are pine lined with the original backboards and the dresser sits on simple but elegant straight legs.
The Welsh Marches is a term which denotes an imprecisely defined area along and around the border between England and Wales in the United Kingdom.
Condition Report:
The item is in excellent condition and is commensurate with its age. The dresser has a fantastic colour and figuration to the timer. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The locks to the two outer drawers work (the central drawer does not lock) and there is also a working key. The brass swan neck handles and escutcheons are very old replacements. There are no splits to the top or sides of this dresser which rare to see. Free of active wood worm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height: 81cm or 2’ 8”
Width: 197cm or 6’ 5½”
Depth: 49cm or 1’ 7¼”
Further Information:
If you require any further information or additional photos, please email info@yolagray.com or phone Julian on 00 44 7960 738 212.
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
UK Returns & Refunds:
A 7 day “no quibble” return policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. The buyer is required to cover the cost of return transit – the collection cost is the same as the delivery cost. You will be given a refund (excluding the delivery and collection cost).
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we will accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer).
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further products and information.
Ref. Dresser 27
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
George III Welsh Marches 6½Ft Oak Three Drawer Dresser Base (C.1760)