Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Summary:
• Item: Dresser Base & Rack
• Circa: 1780
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Wales, UK
• Wood: Solid pine
• Original base & rack
• Moulded protruding cornice
• Shaped rack
• Four plate racks
• Two-plank top
• 3 working drawers
• 3 dummy drawers
• 2 cupboards
• Internal shelves
• Original brass teardrop handles & foliate door escutcheons
• Original diamond shape key escutcheons to drawers
• Original pine lined drawers
• Original pine backboards
• Original block feet & spandrels
• Peg construction
• Original polish and patination
• Superb colour
• Stunning craftsmanship
• Dismantles into two section
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
A fourth plate rail is present on top of the dresser base, allowing plates to be stored underneath the rack’s lowest shelf. The rack stands on shaped feet, allowing it to rest on top of the base and be secured to the base with screws.
The dresser base boasts a solid two-plank pine top, boasting a mellow colour. The base consists of a row of three working drawers, above two inset cupboard doors, which flank a central stack of dummy drawers. The drawer frames mimic cock beading design normally seen on furniture in the towns and cities and the sides incorporate inset panels. All three drawers boast the original brass teardrop handles. The central working drawer includes a working lock and key, with diamond shaped escutcheon, while the other working drawers feature dummy keyholes with escutcheons. The dummy drawers also feature teardrop handles, faux keyholes and diamond shape escutcheons. The drawers are constructed with butt joints and retain the original pine drawer linings and drawer bottoms. The cupboards doors have working locks and key, with brass foliate key escutcheons. The cupboards also incorporate a single shelf. The dresser stands on the original block feet incorporating decorative spandrels.
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 leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass drawer handles are original. All drawers and doors are in good working condition. The top three drawers retain their original steel working lever locks (with key). The two cupboard doors feature working locks (with key). 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 = 211cm or 83?” or 6ft 11?”
External width (cornice) = 156.8cm or 61¾” or 5ft 1¾”
External depth (base) = 50.8cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
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 68
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Antique Welsh Georgian Pine Dresser Base & Rack Sideboard Cupboard (Circa 1800)
