Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1790 - 1820
• Period: George III
• Origination: Anglesey, North Wales, UK
• Wood: Oak, Red Walnut & Pine
• Original base & rack
• Breakfront design
• Quarter columns
• Moulded protruding cornice
• Original backboards
• Three plate racks
• Two plank top
• Inlaid satinwood escutcheons
• Brass swan neck handles
• Working locks & key
• Brass door knobs
• Moulded door panels
• All working drawers – rare to see
• Pine drawer linings
• Pine sides & back
• Original bracket feet
• Free 14 day UK returns
The dresser boasts great craftsmanship and although predominantly oak, it boasts red walnut drawer fronts and satinwood inlaid escutcheons. The dresser rack consists of very good quality wide (a sign of quality) pine backboards with three racks that can support plates. Above there is a lovely moulded protruding cornice. Large strong shoes that screw into the top of the base support the rack. Below, the breakfront dresser base features a solid two plank oak top with a central column of working drawers flanked by a cupboard each side. To each side of the centre of the dresser are turned quarter columns. The base consists of six working drawers with old brass swan neck handles and back plates and two cupboards with brass knobs. It is rare to see a dresser of this style with all working drawers in the base. Usually, the central drawers are false drawers in dressers of this style. The top central drawer and top left hand drawer feature working locks and keys. The dresser stands on the original shaped bracket feet. The backboards, sides and drawer linings are constructed of pine which is typical for a dresser of this provenance.
Condition Report:
The dresser is in excellent condition considering its age. The base and rack are original to each other and is not a marriage. Nominal old use cup marks to the top of the dresser and old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All drawers and doors are in good working condition. There is a working lock and key to the top central and top left drawer only (all other locks are faux locks). Free of woodworm. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 204cm or 2ft 8¼”
External Cornice Width = 172cm or 5ft 7¾”
External Body Width = 165.5cm or 5ft 5¼”
External Depth = 46cm or 1ft 6”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal.
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. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years.
Ref. Dresser 31
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Anglesey Breakfront George III Oak Dresser Base & Rack (Circa 1790 - 1820)
