George III Oak Shropshire Joined Low Dresser Base Sideboard (Circa 1760 - 1780)

Here is a good quality antique oak dresser base, circa 1760 - 1780 (George III period) originating from the border area between Shropshire, Cheshire & Staffordshire, England, in good clean condition with excellent proportions.

Summary:

• Circa: 1760 - 1780

• Period: George III

• Provenance: Shropshire, UK

• Item: Low Dresser base

• Wood: Solid oak

• Width: 6ft 5”

• Reverse moulded top

• 2 plank top

• Gallery up stand

• 3 working cock-beaded drawers

• Old replacement brass swank neck handles & escutcheons

• Working lock and key to central drawer

• Oak lined hand dovetailed drawers

• Simple shaped apron

• Cabriole legs on pad feet

• Peg & joined construction

• Solid in joint

• Lovely colour & patination

• Excellent condition

• Free 14 day UK returns

Description:

The dresser boasts great craftsmanship, colour and patination and measures 6ft 5” wide. The two-piece top features an elegant reverse moulding with a simple gallery up-stand at the back. Lovely medullary rays are also prominent in the oak top. The dresser consists of three large cock-beaded drawers which feature very good quality old replacement brass swan neck handles and escutcheons (possibly Victorian), all of which are in keeping with the period and extremely good quality. The two large outer drawers feature sham (dummy) lock escutcheons, with the central drawer being the only drawer that has the original working lock (with key). The drawers are oak lined and hand-dovetailed. The dresser boasts a simple shaped apron, with shaped ears flanking the legs with a central drop down feature. The dresser stands on pronounced cabriole legs and pad feet to the front and rear. It is an unusual design to see cabriole legs on both the front and rear of dressers of this period (this denotes the more refined quality of this particular piece). The back of the dresser retains its original pine backboards. The dresser frame has been constructed with the traditional peg and joined construction method.

Dimensions:

Height = 83.8cm or 33” or 2ft 9”

Width (Legs) = 196.5cm or 77” or 6ft 5”

Depth (legs) = 42.5cm or 16¾ or 1ft 4¾”

Condition Report:

This dresser is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass drawer handles and escutcheons are old replacements (possibly Victorian), but they are in keeping with the period and extremely good quality. 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:

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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.

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Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com