Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
• Item: Dresser Base & Rack
• Circa: 1800
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Mid Wales, UK
• Wood: Oak
• Original base & rack
• Moulded protruding cavetto cornice
• Scalloped shape frieze
• Four plate racks
• Original iron hooks
• Two-plank top
• Later brass handles & oval escutcheons
• Central arched open cupboard
• Original pine lined drawers
• Original oak backboards
• Original bracket feet
• Peg construction
• Original polish and patination
• Superb colour
• Stunning craftsmanship
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is an example of a fine quality antique Welsh George III oak dresser, from mid-Wales, displaying a deep rich colour, circa 1800, in good condition. The rack incorporates a cavetto-moulded cornice above a scalloped shape frieze, decorated with the original iron hooks and wide pine backboards (which is a sign of quality). Note how the same scalloped design is repeated on each side of the rack. The rack features four grooved racks that can support plates (which stops them sliding forwards). The rack is supported by mortise and tenon joints that slot into dresser base; the rack can also be secured against the wall by using the screw brackets on back of the rack. The dresser base features a solid two-plank oak top, boasting a rich oxblood colour. Below is a row of working drawers with a decorative central arched open cupboard, flanked by smaller cupboards either side. The smaller cupboards incorporate doors. The base consists of five working drawers with later brass handles & oval escutcheons. The drawers are constructed with hand dovetail joints and feature pine drawer linings and drawer bottoms. The dresser stands on the original shaped bracket feet.
Condition Report:
The dresser is in good overall condition. The base and rack are original to each other. Nominal old marks to the top of the dresser and old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass drawer handles are later period replacements. All drawers and doors are in good working condition. The backboards, drawer linings and feet are all original. The dresser boasts the original polish; therefore it has a fantastic depth of colour and patination displaying a lovely rich colour. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 212cm or 83½” or 6ft 11½”
External width (cornice) = 169.4cm or 66?” or 5ft 6?”
External depth (base) = 46cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
Top height = 125cm or 49¼” or 4ft 1¼”
Base height = 87cm or 34¼” or 2ft 10¼”
Top shelf height = 36cm or 14?” or 1ft 2?”
2nd shelf height = 39.2cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
3rd shelf height = 22cm or 8?”
Bottom shelf height = 21.5cm or 8½”
Pot board height = 48cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
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 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.
Ref. Dresser 67
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Antique Welsh Georgian Oak Dresser Base & Rack Sideboard Cupboard (Circa 1800)
