Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Border counties, UK
• Item: Three drawer dresser base
• Wood: Oak
• Refined elegant design
• Two-piece top
• Double moulded top
• Elegant shaped scalloped frieze
• Brass geometric handles and escutcheons
• Oak lined hand-dovetailed drawers
• Cushion drawer fronts
• Working lock & key
• Pegged frame construction
• Cabriole legs
• Unusual shape block-feet
• Solid in joint
• Excellent quality
• Fantastic patination / colour
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
This more pronounced style was typical of Border Country dressers (compared to their Southern English counterparts). The “Border counties” is a term that denotes an imprecisely defined area along and around the border between England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The top of this dresser is constructed from two pieces of oak and is finished off with a doubled moulded lip. The dresser base consists of three working cushion fronted, oak lined, hand dovetailed drawers, which feature later geometric brass escutcheons and handles. The central drawer features a working lock and key. Below, there is a refined shaped scalloped frieze. The dresser stands on two elegant cabriole legs that terminate on geometric block feet.
This dresser features a rich dark-red 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 geometric handles and escutcheons are old replacements. The drawers are oak lined and hand dovetailed. 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 = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft8¼”
Width = 212cm or 83½” or 6ft 11½”
Depth (leg) = 50.2cm or 19¾” or 1ft 7¾”
Depth (body) = 48cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £85. 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 34
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 Oak 7ft Border Counties Dresser Base (C. 1780)
