Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
• Period: Late George III
• Origination: English, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Dresser base & rack
• Moulded ovolo cornice
• Two plate rails with beads
• Scalloped shaped frieze
• Two-plank top
• Original brass swan neck handles
• Three working drawers
• Oak lined drawers
• Shaped apron
• Baluster turned legs
• Peg construction
• Original colour & patination
• Small proportions
• 4ft wide
• Dismantles into 2 sections for easy transport
• Free 14 day returns policy
The dresser features an open rack with a moulded ovolo cornice and scalloped shaped frieze below. The two plate racks feature the original plate rail beading, which ensures that the plates on display do not slide off the rack. Below, the base, which is also constructed of solid oak, using a pegged construction method, features a two-plank top above three working oak-lined hand dovetailed drawers. Each drawer features the original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. Below, there is a shaped elegant apron to the front and side of the dresser. The base stands on two baluster-turned legs to the front and straight legs to the back. Stretchers connect the legs together for added strength and stability.
This dresser boasts a superb rich dark-oxblood oak colour, which has been created from 200 years of care and cleaning. 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.
The dresser also boasts small sought after size, which makes it an excellent practical furnishing, piece and it is a stunning example of a dresser from this period.
Condition Report:
This dresser is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the top of the dresser base and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of this item. The brass swan neck handles and escutcheons are original. 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. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 176.4cm or 69½” or 5ft 9½”
External width (cornice) = 123.5cm or 48” or 4ft 0”
External depth (base) = 50cm or 19¾” or 1ft 7¾”
Bottom shelf height = 21.5cm or 8½”
Middle shelf height = 25.4cm or 10”
Top shelf height = 35.7cm or 14” or 1ft 2”
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 & CINOA.
Ref: Dresser 37
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
English George III Oak Dresser Base & Rack (Circa 1820)
