Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1790
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Border counties, UK
• Item: Three drawer dresser base
• Wood: Oak
• Width: 5ft 10”
• Refined elegant design
• Three plank top
• Mahogany cross-banded top
• Elegant scalloped frieze
• Scribe drawer front
• Brass swan neck handles and escutcheons
• Pine lined hand-dovetailed drawers
• Working locks & key
• Pegged frame construction
• Tapering square legs
• Solid in joint
• Excellent quality
• Original patination and colour
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
The top of this dresser is constructed from three pieces of oak, which is cross-banded with a refined mahogany moulding. The top of the dresser boasts a stunning piece of oak; the medulla rays in the timber are superbly pronounced. The dresser base consists of three working drawers, which feature scribe drawer fronts and the original brass swan neck handles and brass oval escutcheons. The drawers are hand dovetailed and pine lined. All drawers feature their original working locks and working keys. Below, the dresser boasts an elegant scalloped frieze. The dresser stands on elegant square tapering legs.
This more pronounced style of dresser 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 counties between England and Wales (Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire) in the United Kingdom.
Condition Report:
The item is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour, patination and figuration to the timer. This colour cannot be re-created by re-polishing. The brass swan neck handles and brass oval escutcheons are original. The drawers boast the original working locks and working keys. The original drawers are pine lined, hand dovetailed and close flush to the frame. There are no splits to the top of the dresser, which is rare to see. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 78.8cm or 31” or 2ft 8”
Width = 174.8cm or 68¾” or 5ft 9¾”
Depth = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
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:
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 first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer for international purchases.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. Dresser 41
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
George III Oak Border Counties Dresser Base (Circa 1790)
