Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
The dresser features a cavetto cornice above a closed rack with wide vertical pine boards. The three graduating shelves, each with plate beads (to stop plates sliding forward) can support all manner of plate sizes on four levels. Below, the base has been made using a pegged construction method. The base features a two-plank top and four cockbeaded drawers. The drawers feature oak drawer lining with pine drawer bottoms constructed with hand dovetail joints. The drawers boast their original brass knobs. To the front of the dresser can be seen lovely medullary rays in the oak grain. Further below, is an elegant cockbeaded frieze above a wavy shaped apron. The base stands on four-baluster ring turned legs, which connects to a two-plank reeded open potboard lower area below. The potboard base also features a plate bead.
As the dresser features its original polish, it boasts a superb rich golden oak colour, which has been created from over 200 years of care and cleaning it has received.
It is a sought after design, which makes it an excellent practical furnishing, piece and it is a stunning example of a dresser from this provenance.
Condition Report:
This dresser is in excellent original condition. The base and rack are original to each other. There are no cup marks, burns or watermarks to the top of the dresser. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass drawer knobs are all original. The carcass is solid with no breaks; splits or lose movements. As the dresser boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic mellow 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 = 208.5cm or 82” or 6ft 10”
External width (cornice) = 196.5cm or 73” or 6ft 1”
External width (base) = 183cm or 72” or 6ft
External depth (base) = 43cm or 16” or 1ft 4”
Base height = 86cm or 33” or 1ft 9”
Bottom shelf height = 21cm or 8¼”
Middle shelf height = 25cm or 9”
Top shelf height = 45cm or 17¾”
Pot board height = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA 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.
Ref. Dresser 43
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Georgian Welsh Montgomeryshire Oak Farmhouse Potboard High Dresser Base & Rack (Circa 1780)
