Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The rack is constructed with three grooved horizontal racks that can support plates. The top of the base also has provision for plate storage when the rack is in place. The rack rests upon the dresser base on large strong sides which secure into the top of the base. Below, the breakfront dresser base features a solid oak top and frame, with a central column of working drawers flanked by a cupboard and a drawer each side, with decorative finely shaped quarter columns and matching triangular shaped fruitwood and ebony inlay panels. The drawer fonts are decorated with oak geometric inlay and cock-beading and the original bone key escutcheons. It is nice to see that this dresser has all its drawers working. The two cupboards feature octagonal shaped inset panels, encompassed by triangular shaped inlaid corners and the original steel lever locks, with working key. The drawers and cupboard doors are feature old Victorian replacement brass knobs, which are the style of knobs that would have originally been used (it was common for handles and knobs to be replaced, to stay in line with the changing fashions and trends).
The drawers are pine lined, butt-jointed, are smooth running and close flush to the frame. The two drawers above the cupboard doors never had lever locks because they were designed with a secret locking mechanism (a sprung wooden catch below the drawer bottom needs to be pushed up from within the cupboard, to open the drawer). This original secret locking mechanism is more a novelty than a secure locking mechanism. The top central drawer retains the original steel locks, with working key (the central drawers below were not designed with locks, but are decorated with faux key holes). The dresser stands on the original shaped bracket feet, with decorative fretwork feet brackets.
Condition Report:
Nominal old use marks to the top of the dresser and leading edges and top, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The dresser has been cleaned and wax-polished in our workshop, therefore it boasts a stunning original colour and patination. The drawers and cupboard doors feature old Victorian replacement brass knobs, which are the style of knobs that would have originally been used (it was common for handles and knobs to be replaced, to stay in line with the changing fashions and trends). All drawers and doors are in good working condition. There are working original locks to the top central drawer and cupboard doors, with a working key. The rest of the drawers feature the original faux keyholes. The backboards, drawer linings and feet are all original.
Price:
The price for this item is £0 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Welsh Anglesey Georgian Oak Breakfront Sideboard Dresser Base & Rack (Circa 1830)
