Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1740
• Period: George III
• Provenance: North West of England, UK
• Item: Dresser base
• Wood: Oak
• Two plank top (sign of quality)
• Moulded frieze
• Cock beaded drawers
• Butt-joint drawer construction
• Brass swan neck handles
• Pine lined drawers
• Original backboards
• Pegged frame construction
• Turned legs
• Connecting stretcher
• Solid in joint
• Excellent Quality
• Original polish
• Fantastic patination / colour
• 14 day free UK Returns Policy
This dresser has originated from the North West of England in the UK. The top of this dresser is constructed from two solid oak plank tops and is finished with moulded edging. The dresser base consists of three working cock-beaded drawers, which feature brass swan neck open fretwork handles. The moulded edge design is repeated on the frieze. The dresser frame is constructed using the traditional pegged construction method. The drawers have been constructed in the primitive method using butt joint construction; the drawers are pine lined. The dresser features the original backboards. The whole of the dresser sits on turned front legs terminating in bobbin feet, with a later connecting stretcher.
The dresser features rich red and brown colours. As its 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. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no marks; water or ink stains to the top of dresser. The dresser features a rich red and brown colour. As its 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 drawers feature later brass swan neck handles and the connecting stretcher is a later replacement, possibly Victorian. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 77cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
Width = 186.5cm or 73?” or 6ft 1?”
Depth = 53cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days 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:
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International Buyers:
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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 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds.
Ref. Dresser 40
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 II English Country Oak 6ft Dresser Base (Circa 1740)
