Antique English Shropshire Georgian Low Dresser Base Sideboard (Circa 1760)

Here is a fine quality antique George III oak farmhouse joined enclosed low dresser base sideboard, circa 1760, originating from the county of Shropshire, England, boasting a stunning colour, in good condition.

Summary:

• Circa: 1760

• Period: George III

• Provenance: Shropshire, England UK

• Wood: Oak

• Two-plank top

• 3 drawers

• 3 fielded panel doors

• Fielded panel sides

• Internal shelves

• Original brass swan neck handles & back plates

• Later brass “H” door hinges

• Oak lined drawers

• Oak lined sides

• Working locks (with keys)

• Original pine backboards

• Original stile block feet

• Original polish & patination

• Stunning colour & quality

• Small desirable proportions

• Ideal in a kitchen or hallway

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14 days UK returns policy

It boasts a stunning rich colour and is in good condition. This dresser boasts possibly the best colour and patination achievable from oak of this period. Comprising of a wide two-plank top, which is finished with a simple moulded edge, the base incorporates three drawers, decorated with scribe moulding. The drawers are oak lined and constructed with primitive butt joints. They feature the original brass swan neck handles, brass back plates, which are all of top quality, along with the original working locks (including key). Below, there are three prominent fielded panel doors with decorated shaped tops.

The fielded panel door panels have been constructed in the traditional peg method. The doors incorporate later brass “H” hinges, which are also very good quality. The interior of the base incorporates shelves. The left cupboard door allows the storage of taller items, as it incorporates a narrow shelf, whereas the two doors on the right feature shelves which are the depth of the whole interior. The sides of the dresser feature solid oak fielded panels, with a simple moulded reeded frieze below, raised on the original block feet. The dresser retains its original pine backboards.

Condition Report:

This dresser is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges, including drawer fronts and cupboard doors, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers and cupboard doors are in good working order. The drawers boast the original linings; along with the original working locks (with a key). The drawers retain the original brassware (swan neck handles and back plates). The doors incorporate later brass “H” hinges; however they are of top quality. The oak doorknobs are old replacements. The oak sides, top, oak backboards, feet and drawer linings are all original. The dresser boasts its original polish and patination generating a stunning deep rich oxblood oak colour. This dresser boasts possibly the best colour and patination achievable from oak of this period. This item is solid in joint and ready to be used.

Dimensions:

Height = 88.6cm or 34?” or 2ft 10?”

Width = 185.6cm or 73” or 6ft 1”

Depth = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery 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.

International Buyers:

Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

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