Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Summary:
• Item: Dresser Base & Rack
• Circa: 1800 - 1820
• Period: George III
• Provenance: South Wales, UK
• Wood: Oak
• Original base & rack
• Moulded cornice with shaped frieze
• Shaped apron
• Pot board base
• Turned supports
• Three plate racks to rack
• Single plank oak top (sign of quality)
• 5 working drawers
• Original working lock, with working key, to central drawer
• Original turned handles with mother-of-pearl inlay
• Brass key escutcheon to central drawer
• All working drawers – no faux drawers
• Oak cock beaded drawer fronts
• Pine lined drawers
• Original bracket 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 features an open rack, with three grooved horizontal racks that can support plates. To the top of the rack there is a lovely moulded protruding cornice, with shaped frieze. The rack rests upon the dresser base, on large strong shaped shoes. The dresser base boasts a solid single-plank oak top, (a sign of quality), below which are five fully working drawers and a pretty central arch. The drawers are pine lined, hand dovetailed, close flush to the frame and feature cock beaded fronts. The central drawer retains its original lock, with working key, and brass key escutcheon. All drawers also boast their original turned handles, with circular patterned mother-of-pearl inlay. Further below, the dresser base is raised above a pot board. The pot board features turned column supports to the front and squared supports to the rear. The dresser stands on the original bracket feet. 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 boast their original turned handles with mother-of-pearl inlay. They also feature hand dovetail construction and cock beaded fronts. The central drawer retains its original working lock, with brass key escutcheon and working key. All drawers and doors are in good working condition. The drawer linings, pot board and feet 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 = 191.4cm or 75” or 6ft 3”
External Width (base) = 175cm or 68” or 5ft 8”
External Depth (base) = 44cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
Rack Height = 108cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
Base Height = 83.4cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Top Shelf Height = 40cm or 15¾” or 1ft 3¾”
2nd Shelf Height = 31.5cm or 12½” or 1ft ½”
3rd Shelf Height = 17.5cm or 6”
Height beneath 3rd Shelf = 8.5cm or 3”
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 col
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Welsh Georgian Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Potboard & Rack (Circa 1810)
