Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1760 - 1780
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Shropshire, UK
• Item: Low Dresser base
• Wood: Oak
• Width: 6ft 2”
• Reverse moulded top
• 2 plank top
• 5 working drawers
• Mahogany cross-banding decoration
• Original brass swank neck handles & escutcheons
• Working locks and key
• Pine lined hand dovetailed drawers
• Shaped apron
• Cabriole legs
• Peg construction
• Solid in joint
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• Free 14 day UK returns
Description:
The dresser boasts great craftsmanship, colour and patination and measures 6ft 2” wide. The two-piece top features an elegant reverse moulding. The dresser consists of three large drawers above two smaller narrow drawers.
The two large outer drawers feature a working lever lock (and key) and the central large drawer has a sham lock. Lovely medullary rays are prominent to the drawer fronts. The drawers are pine lined and hand-dovetailed. The dresser boasts an elegant curved apron, which meets two smaller drawers either side of the dresser base and has raised fielded panels on each side of the dresser, typical of dressers from this area. The dresser stands on pronounced cabriole legs to the front and block legs at the back. The back of the dresser retains its original pine backboards. The dresser frame has been constructed with the traditional peg construction method.
The dresser features a superb rich deep brown and red oak colour. As it 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.
Dimensions:
Height = 81.2cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Width (Legs) = 189cm or 74” or 6ft 2”
Depth (legs) = 50.2cm or 19¾” or 1ft 7¾”
Condition Report:
This dresser is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges and drawer fronts but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass drawer handles and escutcheons are original and in keeping with the period. The two larger outer drawers feature the original working locks and a working key; the central drawer has a sham lock. The carcass is solid in joint with no loose 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.
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. 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 full refund.
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.
About the Seller:
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. Dresser 46
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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George III Oak Shropshire Low Dresser Base Sideboard (Circa 1760 - 1780)
