Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Summary:
• Item: Dresser Base & Rack
• Circa: 1780
• Period: George III
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Oak
• Original base & rack
• Narrow proportions
• Moulded cornice
• Three plate racks to rack
• Fourth plate rack on base
• Two plank oak top
• Original brass handles & back plates
• Original brass key escutcheons
• Original working lock & key
• Faux drawer lock to right-hand drawer
• All working drawers – no faux drawers
• Oak scribe moulded drawer fronts
• Oak lined drawers
• Original squared feet
• Original polish and patination
• Lovely mellow colour
• Pretty design
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
The dresser boasts narrow proportions, making it ideal for a narrow space, or in a hallway. The dresser features an open delft rack, with three grooved horizontal racks that can support plates. To the top of the rack there is a lovely moulded protruding cornice. The rack slots onto the dresser base in a mortice-and-tenon arrangement. There are brackets to screw the rack against the wall, to secure it in place. The dresser base boasts a solid moulded two-plank oak top, with a bead moulded frame below, incorporating three fully working drawers. The drawers are oak lined, hand dovetailed and close flush to the frame. The drawers boast their original brass handles, backplates and escutcheons. The left-hand and centre drawers retain their original working locks, with working key, while the right-hand drawer features a faux keyhole, having never been fitted with a lock, originally. Further below, the dresser base boasts moulded decoration and the base stands on the original squared legs. This dresser boasts its original polish and patination, displaying a mellow golden-brown oak colour, which has been created from 200 years of care.
Condition Report:
The dresser is in excellent original condition, considering its age. The base and rack are original to each other and are not a marriage. Nominal old use marks to the top of the dresser and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers retain their original brass swan neck handles, backplates and escutcheons. The left-hand and centre drawers feature their original working locks, with working key, while the right-hand drawer was never originally fitted with a lock and has a faux keyhole. All drawers and doors are in good working condition. The drawer linings and legs are all original. The dresser boasts the original polish; therefore, it has a fantastic depth of colour and patination displaying a lovely mellow golden-brown oak colour. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 207.8cm or 81” or 6ft 9”
External Width (base) = 187cm or 73” or 6ft 1”
External Depth (base) = 40.8cm or 16” or 1ft 4”
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. 42944
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique English Georgian Oak Dresser Base Sideboard & Rack (Circa 1780)
