Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Summary:
• Item: Dresser Base & Rack
• Circa: 1740
• Period: George II
• Wood: Oak
• Provenance: Snowdonia / Conwy region, North Wales, UK
• Original base & shaped rack
• Splayed moulded cornice
• Shaped apron
• Three plate racks
• Enclosed base
• Twin-plank oak top
• Working locks & keys (to doors)
• Old period replacement brassware
• Arched fielded door panels
• Three working frieze drawers
• Faux central drawers
• Oak lined drawers
• Original oak wide backboards
• Original polish and patination
• Stunning colour
• Superb craftsmanship
• Pretty design
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
The dresser is constructed from solid oak and incorporates serpentine shaped side rails to the rack and top quality wide oak backboards (a sign of quality), with three grooved horizontal racks that can support plates. To the top of the rack there is a lovely straight protruding cornice, with a shaped apron below.
The base exhibits top quality later brass swan neck handles & escutcheons. The brass door knobs appear to be original. Each door incorporates a steel working lock (with key). All drawers are oak lined, hand dovetailed, smooth running and close flush to the frame. The quality and weight of the drawer linings lead us to believe the dresser was constructed from bog oak, which was oak that was reclaimed from fallen oak trees in peat bogs, it produces a stunning deep rich dark brown colour, because of all the minerals the timber absorbed from the peat and soil. Interestingly, bog oak was commonly used to inlay fine decorative pieces, as an alternative to ebony. Bog oak is very dense wood and therefore this dresser is heavy to lift. The dresser stands on its block stiles, decorated with an outer shaped bracket plinth. This dresser boasts its original polish and patination, displaying a rich oxblood colour, which has been created from 200 years of care.
Condition Report:
The dresser is in excellent condition, considering its age. The base and rack are original to each other and are not a marriage. Nominal old use marks to the worktop of the dresser and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers incorporate later Georgian brass handles. We believe the brass knobs and escutcheons on the doors are original. The doors feature working steel locks (with key). The drawer linings are in good working condition and are constructed of superb quality bog oak. The backboards and drawer linings are all original. The dresser boasts the original polish; therefore, it exhibits a stunning depth of colour and patination displaying a lovely rich oak colour. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 194.9cm or 76¾” or 6ft 4¾”
External Width = 144.5cm or 56” or 4ft 8”
External Depth = 51.2cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Free UK Delivery*:
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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:
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Ref. 34724
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique Welsh Snowdonia Georgian Oak Joined High Dresser Base & Rack Sideboard (Circa 1740)
