Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
• Period: George II
• Provenance: Home counties, UK
• Item: Three drawer dresser base
• Wood: Oak
• Refined elegant design
• Two-piece top
• Moulded frieze
• Brass swan neck handles and escutcheons
• Pine lined drawers
• Cushion drawer fronts
• Working lock & key
• Pegged frame construction
• Cabriole legs
• Unusual heart-shape pad feet
• Solid in joint
• Excellent Quality
• Fantastic patination / colour
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
This refined style was typical of English dressers (compared to their Welsh counterparts). The Home Counties are the counties of South East England and the East of England that surround London, not including the capital city itself. The top of this dresser is constructed from two pieces of oak and is finished off with a moulded frieze. The dresser base consists of three working cushion fronted pine lined drawers, which feature later brass escutcheons and brass swan neck handles. The central drawer features a working lock and key. Below, there is a primitive shaped frieze. The dresser stands on two elegant cabriole legs that terminate on unusual heart-shaped pad feet.
This dresser features a rich oak colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
The item is in excellent condition, which is commensurate with its age. The dresser has an excellent colour and figuration to the timber. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There is a working lock and key to the central drawer. The brass swan neck handles and escutcheons are old replacements. The drawers have been re-lined a long time ago. There are no splits to the top or sides of this dresser, which are rare to see. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 75.5cm or 29¾” or 2ft 5¾”
Width = 187cm or 73½” or 6ft 1½”
Depth (leg) = 46cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Depth (body) = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 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 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 (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international bank transfers).
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 Yolanda Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further products and information.
Ref. Dresser 33
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
George II Oak 6ft Home Counties Dresser Base (C. 1740)
