Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Summary:
• Item: Dresser / sideboard base
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• In the style of 17th Century Jacobean period
• One-piece plank top – good quality
• Pretty geometric moulding
• Two drawers
• Butt jointed drawer construction
• Original oval brass drawer knobs
• Turned legs
• Two working drawers
• Single working lock (right hand drawer)
• Oak lined drawers
• Oak inset side moulded panels
• Shaped fretwork frieze
• Superb colour
• Original polish & patination
• Great craftsmanship
• Small sought-after size
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a very pretty Jacobean style oak geometric dresser base, in the style of the early 17th Century geometric period, constructed, during the Victorian period, circa 1860, which is in excellent condition. The Jacobean period stretched from 1603 to 1625 during the James 1st reign.
The front of the dresser features classic geometric mouldings to the drawer fronts along with moulded inset side panels. The two large working drawers, which are butt jointed dovetailed and oak lined, incorporate solid brass oval knobs. The right-hand drawer incorporates a working lever lock (with key). The dresser is decorated with a shaped fretwork frieze and applied oval mouldings, and stands on turned legs, with stretchers uniting the front and rear legs for additional support. The backboards, inset side panels and drawer linings are constructed of solid oak.
Condition Report:
This is a Jacobean style oak geometric dresser base, constructed in the Victorian period, circa 1860, which is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item (see photos). Please remember this item, is nearly 200 years old. The drawers are in good working order and close flush to the frame. The right-hand drawer incorporates a working lever lock (with key). The left-hand drawer features a dummy escutcheon & lock. The dresser features the original top and backboard to the rear; the frame has been constructed in the traditional pet & joined construction method. The dresser boasts a lovely rich colour and patination. This dresser is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 81.3cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Width = 112cm or 44?” or 3ft 8?”
Depth = 41cm or 16?” or 1ft 4?”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item.
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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
Ref. 35790
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique English Victorian Jacobean Style Oak Geometric Dresser Serving Base Sideboard (Circa 1860)
