Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
• Item: Dresser Base & Rack
• Circa: 1780 – 1800
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Carmarthenshire, South Wales, UK
• Wood: Oak
• Original base & rack
• Moulded cornice with straight frieze
• Triple domed cock-beaded apron
• Pot board base
• Chamfered block legs
• Three plate racks to rack
• 3 working drawers
• Old replacement brass swan-neck handles
• Pine lined drawers
• Original bock feet
• Original polish and patination
• Lovely mellow colour
• Pretty / light design
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a good quality antique Welsh George III oak pot-board dresser, boasting a lovely mellow oak colour, originating from Carmarthenshire, circa 1780 - 1800, in excellent condition. The dresser comprises an open rack, with three grooved horizontal racks that can support plates, along with banded strips to provide additional plate support to the top two shelves. To the top of the rack there is a lovely moulded protruding cornice, with a straight frieze. The rack rests upon the dresser base, on large strong shaped shoes. The dresser base boasts a solid oak top, below which are three working drawers. The drawers are pine lined, hand-dovetailed and close flush to the frame. The drawer fronts feature old replacement good quality solid brass handles and & backplates. Further below, the dresser base is decorated with an elegant triple domed cock-beaded apron, supported by pretty chamfered block legs with a useful pot-board below. The dresser legs terminate on their original block feet.
Condition Report:
This is a good quality antique Welsh George III oak pot-board dresser, boasting a lovely mellow oak colour, originating from Carmarthenshire, circa 1780 – 1800. The dresser is in excellent original overall condition, considering its age. The dresser has been cleaned and wax-polished in our workshop to a professional standard. 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 drawer fronts feature old replacement good quality solid brass handles and & backplates. 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 = 182.7cm or 72” or 6ft
External Width (rack) = 147.1cm or 58” or 4ft 10”
External Depth (base) = 48cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
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. 56344
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique Welsh Carmarthenshire Georgian Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Potboard & Rack (Circa 1790)
