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Havard and Havard has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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 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” by Richard Bebb. Published by Saer Books.
Also image 96 of “Welsh Furniture” by L Twiston-Davies and H J Lloyd-Johnes, published by University of Wales Press, Cardiff, 1950, which shows a variation of this tendril design on a Glamorganshire potboard dresser.
Havard and Havard has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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