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Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser Circa 1750
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Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser Circa 1750

18th century
For Sale by WelshAntiques
Description

Welsh oak dresser of an early date and with a very unusual base which has the rare combination of both inlaid and fretted decoration.

The open rack has a slim and early type of cornice above three shelves and a raised lower shelf incorporating a central spice drawer, over a base with three drawers above an intricate lattice fretted panel surrounded by bands of inlay, raised on boldly turned front legs united by a potboard.

Excellent colour and untouched surface finish.

(The potboard and supporting frame has been replaced, using 18th century oak, by a museum conservator).

Carmarthenshire circa 1750

57 inches wide (to cornice),

15 inches deep,

83 inched high

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA342840
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Description
Welsh oak dresser of an early date and with a very unusual base which has the rare combination of both inlaid and fretted decoration.

The open rack has a slim and early type of cornice above three shelves and a raised lower shelf incorporating a central spice drawer, over a base with three drawers above an intricate lattice fretted panel surrounded by bands of inlay, raised on boldly turned front legs united by a potboard.

fig 1. An 18th-century Welsh oak potboard dresser featuring a multi-tiered plate rack above three drawers and an open lower potboard shelf.
fig 1. Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser Circa 1750

Excellent colour and untouched surface finish.

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(The potboard and supporting frame has been replaced, using 18th century oak, by a museum conservator).
WelshAntiques

Carmarthenshire circa 1750

57 inches wide (to cornice),

15 inches deep,

83 inched high

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA342840
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Archive I An 18th-century Welsh oak potboard dresser featuring a multi-tiered plate rack above three drawers and an open lower potboard shelf.

Welsh oak potboard dresser circa 1750

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An 18th-century Welsh oak potboard dresser featuring a multi-tiered plate rack above three drawers and an open lower potboard shelf.
Welsh oak potboard dresser circa 1750
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An 18th-century Welsh oak potboard dresser featuring a multi-tiered plate rack above three drawers and an open lower potboard shelf.
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A Welsh potboard dresser is a regional variant of the traditional kitchen dresser, characterised by an open shelf near the floor instead of lower cupboards, paired with an upper rack for displaying plates and serving wares.

These regional country pieces were predominantly crafted using locally sourced solid oak, constructed with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, wooden pegs, and hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples feature hand-planed timber surfaces, wooden peg joinery, uneven hand-sawn backboards, and natural age-related oxidation around the original brass fittings.

In contemporary interiors, dressers serve as structural focal points in kitchens or dining areas, styled with tonal ceramic collections, glassware, or vintage transferware to create visual interest.

Preserve the original finish by applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice annually, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and keeping the piece positioned away from direct heat sources.
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