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A Rare Small Oak Dresser
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

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A Rare Small Oak Dresser

18th century
Description

An early 18th century oak dresser of small proportions. A gorgeous little piece that would fit anywhere as it is only 72" high

It has an oak potboard, 4 turned legs at the front and a pretty apron below the 3 drawers. The brass handles are old replacements. Originally it had swan neck handles

Very unusually, it has an oak panel at the sides of the base uniting the front and back legs. This is completely original.

It is in excellent condition, with a lovely waxed patina

One of the iron hooks along the top has broken off

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Declaration

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Antique Oak Potboard Dresser to the 18th Century.

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SA778291
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Description
An early 18th century oak dresser of small proportions. A gorgeous little piece that would fit anywhere as it is only 72" high

It has an oak potboard, 4 turned legs at the front and a pretty apron below the 3 drawers. The brass handles are old replacements. Originally it had swan neck handles

fig 1. A dark oak antique dresser featuring an open plate rack with three shelves above three frieze drawers, supported by turned pillars over an open potboard base.
fig 1. A Rare Small Oak Dresser

Very unusually, it has an oak panel at the sides of the base uniting the front and back legs. This is completely original.

It is in excellent condition, with a lovely waxed patina

One of the iron hooks along the top has broken off

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Antique Oak Potboard Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA778291
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Mainly specialising in georgian furniture

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A rare small oak dresser

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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Telephone 07749 738 756
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9 Church Street
Warwick
CV34 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jreeve
Verified Since Dec 2010
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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A dark oak antique dresser featuring an open plate rack with three shelves above three frieze drawers, supported by turned pillars over an open potboard base.
A rare small oak dresser
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A potboard dresser is a regional British storage piece originating in the 18th century, characterized by an open shelf near the floor intended for storing large iron pots, pans, and pottery below a row of drawers and an open plate rack.

These dressers were primarily constructed from solid English oak or fruitwoods, often joined using wooden pegs, mortise and tenon joints, and hand-cut dovetails, fitted with solid brass drop handles or escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-planed surfaces, irregular saw marks on backboards, hand-forged iron nails or wooden dowel construction, original brassware fittings, and natural patination from historic wear.

An antique dresser can be integrated into modern kitchens or dining spaces as a focal storage unit for displaying contemporary ceramics, studio pottery, or glassware against dark wood tones.

Maintain dark oak by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the timber and maintain the depth of colour, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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