Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1780 - 1800
• Period: George III
• Provenance: South Shropshire, UK
• Item: Dresser base
• Wood: Oak
• Width: 6ft 6”
• Reverse moulded top
• 3 plank top
• 5 working drawers
• Cock-beaded drawers
• Original brass swank neck handles & escutcheons
• Working lock and key to central drawer
• Pine lined & dovetailed drawers
• Elegant scalloped frieze
• Cabriole legs
• Peg construction
• Solid in joint
• Original pine backboards
• Original polish & patination
• Very good condition
• Free 14 day UK returns
Description:
Here is a very good quality antique oak dresser base, circa 1780 - 1800 (George III period) originating from North Shropshire (the border area between Shropshire & Cheshire), England; in good clean condition with excellent proportions. The dresser boasts great craftsmanship, colour and patination and measures 6½ft wide. The three-piece top features an elegant reverse moulding.
The central drawer houses the original working lock (and key) and the two flanking drawers feature sham locks. Lovely medullary rays are prominent to the drawer fronts. The drawers are pine lined and hand-dovetailed. The dresser boasts an unusual half moon design to centre of the dresser, flanked by an elegantly shaped scalloped frieze, typical of dressers from this area. Four protruding cabriole legs on block feet support the base and the back of the dresser retains its original pine backboards. The dresser frame has been constructed with the traditional peg construction method.
Dimensions:
Height = 83cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Width (Legs) = 198cm or 78” or 6ft 6”
Depth (Legs) = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Condition Report:
This dresser is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges of the frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass drawer handles are original and in keeping with the period. The central drawer boats original working lock and a working key; the two outer drawers feature sham locks. The carcass is solid in joint with no 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.
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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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
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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 45
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Georgian Oak Shropshire Low Dresser Sideboard Base (Circa 1780-1800)
