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Fine 18th Century Welsh Oak Tridarn Cupboard/dresser
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for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
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Fine 18th Century Welsh Oak Tridarn Cupboard/dresser

18th century
Description

A small well proportioned 18th century welsh oak tridarn (welsh term meaning three parts) from the conway valley. In three parts;the top with broad ogee cornice above paneled back with small shelf, solid side panels behind shaped turned supports, the lower section with turned drop finials above three raised arched panel cupboard doors, the central cupboard with nice original fitted drawer interior .

The lower section a bank of three raised panel oak lined drawers, above central raised shaped panel with iron pinned cupboard doors either side. Paneled sides and nice original all conforming rear panel back construction. Good period brasswork handles & escutcheons.

Lovely rich welsh oak colour and patination, came from a private estate in north wales.

Dimensions:

198cm tall

140cm wide

52cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Tridarn to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 04073077
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Raised arched fielded panels: typical North Wales joinery of the mid-eighteenth century.
Pegged mortise and tenon framework: traditional joinery before mechanical fastenings.
Multi-panelled oak backboards: assembled in the manner of early regional cabinetmaking.
Fitted internal spice drawers: original interior arrangement typical of the Snowdonia region.
Uneven hand-planed surfaces with deep wax patina: centuries of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA439011
Dealers Internal Reference
SMALL OAK TRIDARN
Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A small well proportioned 18th century welsh oak tridarn (welsh term meaning three parts) from the conway valley. In three parts;the top with broad ogee cornice above paneled back with small shelf, solid side panels behind shaped turned supports, the lower section with turned drop finials above three raised arched panel cupboard doors, the central cupboard with nice original fitted drawer interior .
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The lower section a bank of three raised panel oak lined drawers, above central raised shaped panel with iron pinned cupboard doors either side.
Abersoch Antiques

Paneled sides and nice original all conforming rear panel back construction. Good period brasswork handles & escutcheons.

Lovely rich welsh oak colour and patination, came from a private estate in north wales.

Dimensions:

198cm tall

140cm wide

52cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Tridarn to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 04073077
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Raised arched fielded panels: typical North Wales joinery of the mid-eighteenth century.
Pegged mortise and tenon framework: traditional joinery before mechanical fastenings.
Multi-panelled oak backboards: assembled in the manner of early regional cabinetmaking.
Fitted internal spice drawers: original interior arrangement typical of the Snowdonia region.
Uneven hand-planed surfaces with deep wax patina: centuries of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA439011
Dealers Internal Ref
SMALL OAK TRIDARN
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard.

Fine 18th Century Welsh Oak Tridarn Cupboard/dresser

Archive II An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard.
Archive V An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View XI
Archive XII An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View XII
Archive XIII An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View XIII
Archive XIV An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View XIV
Archive XV An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View XV
Archive XVI An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. View XVI
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 40
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An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard.
FINE 18TH CENTURY WELSH OAK TRIDARN CUPBOARD/DRESSER
Ref: SA439011
An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh tridarn cupboard with an open top canopy shelf, middle panelled doors, three drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCupboards & Dressers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWelsh Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned columns, Arched fielded panels, Brass drop handles, Three-tier structure
  • SizeH 198 cm (78 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This eighteenth-century Welsh tridarn cupboard and dresser combines three distinct sections in a rich dark brown oak with natural patination. The construction incorporates turned columns, arched fielded panels, a broad ogee cornice, turned drop finials, and panelled sides, complemented by period brass drop handles and escutcheons. The three-tier structure measures 198 cm high, 140 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, offering substantial storage capacity. In a contemporary home, this rustic farmhouse piece serves as a striking focal point for displaying ceramics, glassware, and decorative objects in a dining room, kitchen, or living area. The upper open-tier canopy shelf provides display space above middle panelled doors, a central fitted drawer interior, three lower drawers, and a lower double-door cupboard. The robust timber construction and traditional Welsh country style make it a practical and authentic addition to traditional or transitional interior settings.

FAQs

A tridarn is a traditional three-tiered oak cupboard developed in North Wales during the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, incorporating an open top canopy above enclosed cupboard sections.

Tridarns were constructed from local English or Welsh oak, joined with wooden mortise and tenon pegs, and fitted with fielded door panels and cast brass drop handles or knobs.

Authentic period examples feature hand-sawn backboards, peg joinery visible on the frame, natural timber shrinkage around panel joins, and age-related patination on handles and surfaces.

Position the piece against a light neutral wall to accentuate its dark oak grain, styling the open upper shelf with simple ceramics or pewter vessels to balance modern and traditional elements.

Dust regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, apply clear beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement.
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