An exceptionally pretty oak dresser of open-base, “potboard” form, made from well figured timber with great variation and intensity of colour and patina.The open back shelves have partially shaped sides which are also graduated. The base has a row of false spice drawers and the moulded edge top is of wildly grained timber. The three, pine-lined drawers retain some original brassware. The most striking and distinctive feature though, is the generous, single piece frieze, elaborately pierced with multiple tendril design, the middle one centred on a pierced heart motif.The simple square chamfering on the legs affords just enough detail but allows the frieze above to take centre stage.The broad planks in the potboard have a well defined moulded edge. The colour and patination are exceptionally good.Probably Glamorganshire, circa 1790-1810.For similar fretwork design, see 893, page 134, Vol Two, “ Welsh Furniture, 1250-1950, A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design...