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Superbly Patinated Oak Cupboard Dresser with Fruitwood Rack
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Superbly Patinated Oak Cupboard Dresser with Fruitwood Rack

18th century
Sold 29 May 2025 · Havard and Havard
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Description

A splendid oak dresser base, dating from early in the eighteenth century, substantially constructed of richly patinated timber, the two drawer fronts each decorated with a pair of fielded panels above a pair of similarly panelled doors flanking two rectangular panels. The sides have a single large rectangular fielded panel. Later brassware in appropriate style.

The fruitwood plinth and open-backed rack also richly patinated and added, probably, a century or so later, in around 1820. The base, circa 1720.

Physical Dimensions
Height
223cm (87.80")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Antique Oak Dresser to the 18th Century.

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SA975719
Description
A splendid oak dresser base, dating from early in the eighteenth century, substantially constructed of richly patinated timber, the two drawer fronts each decorated with a pair of fielded panels above a pair of similarly panelled doors flanking two rectangular panels. The sides have a single large rectangular fielded panel. Later brassware in appropriate style.
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The fruitwood plinth and open-backed rack also richly patinated and added, probably, a century or so later, in around 1820.
Havard and Havard

The base, circa 1720.

Height
223cm (87.80")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Antique Oak Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA975719
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
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Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
Verified Since Dec 2021
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 149
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A large antique oak dresser featuring a multi-tiered plate rack top above a base cabinet with four panelled doors and drawers.
Superbly Patinated Oak Cupboard Dresser with Fruitwood Rack
Ref: SA975719
A large antique oak dresser featuring a multi-tiered plate rack top above a base cabinet with four panelled doors and drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDressers & Sideboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialOak, Fruitwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOpen plate rack, Raised panel doors, Brass drop handles, Exposed butterfly hinges
  • SizeH 223 cm (88 in) x W 179 cm (70 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Originating in rural Wales and England during the 17th and 18th centuries, dressers were initially utilitarian pieces used in kitchens to store food, display pewter or ceramic tableware, and prep meals before evolving into prized dining room display furniture.

Authentic period dressers are predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, and elm, featuring hand-carved panels, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and traditional hand-cut dovetails on the drawers.

Authentication involves inspecting the wood for deep natural oxidisation and patination, checking for hand-carved joinery rather than modern machine screws, and observing signs of genuine wear and tear consistent with centuries of domestic use.

An antique oak dresser serves as a striking focal point when contrasted against neutral contemporary walls, styled minimally with curated collections of ceramics, metallic tableware, or glassware to balance historical weight with modern simplicity.

Preservation requires keeping wooden surfaces away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning gently with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood without stripping its historic patina.
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