Early 18th Century Oak Dresser Base

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

Fabulous George I Oak Dresser base of the most wonderful untouched colour and patina, with boldly shaped arched apron. The drawers and arches with cross grained cherrywood banding, the arch having a bead applied to the edge, the drawer fronts finished with a lip mould, this feature was made fashionable in the George I period. The turned legs to the front and square ones to the back are in excellent condition and are without repair. The ends are of the superior panelled construction, the handles replaced with good period examples.

It has a wonderful top of good thick section boards. One drawer bottom has been replaced some time ago, the Dresser is in remarkably original condition overall. Circa 1715.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

201cm (79.13")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA714111

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

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The turned legs to the front and square ones to the back are in excellent condition and are without repair.

Holmes Antiques

The ends are of the superior panelled construction, the handles replaced with good period examples.

It has a wonderful top of good thick section boards. One drawer bottom has been replaced some time ago, the Dresser is in remarkably original condition overall. Circa 1715.