Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base (England, circa 1770)
Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base (England, circa 1770)
A Charming 18th Century, Georgian, Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Of Attractive Small Proportions, Having Rectangular Plank Top Over Six Drawers Retaining Original Brass Swan Neck Handles And Elegant Shaped Frieze, Raised On Baluster Turned Upright Supports With Original Panelled Potboard Shelf And Elegant Spanish Design Shaped Feet.
Overall this dresser base is an extremely sweet size, perfect for a wide ranging variety of spaces around the home, due to its narrow proportions amongst other things. It is also very elegant and retains an excellent rich colour and patina, a consequence of years and years of hard graft and use, combined with love and care.
As suggested by the name the original purpose of a potboard shelf was to store all manner of pots and pans. These pots and pans were often still wet, very heavy, or possibly still hot when placed back onto the storage shelf and this is the reason that we regularly find potboard shelves replaced on antique dresser bases. The potboard shelf on this example is however original which is a nice feature.
There is very little damage to speak of, certainly nothing visually unappealing, or which causes a structural problem and the brass handles are original which is quite an unusual feature on an item of this age which would no doubt have received heavy usage throughout the years of its life.
Another particularly nice feature is the spanish design feet. The term spanish literally just refers to the design, which is very elegant with a little decoration, but nothing too overpowering. In our opinion these lovely original feet really raise this little dresser base above those which are similar but raised on just plain square feet.
As with all items which we offer for sale this dresser base has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our trained antique furniture restorers, where it has recieved a natural wax polish to ensure it is ready for immediate placement within the home environment.
Circa 1770.
Height 30.75in.
Width 59.25in.
Depth 15.25in.
Canada Delivery - £ 1200 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 700 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 100 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to pay any customs duties or taxes levied by the destination country when items are delivered outside of the UK.
We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.
Canada Delivery - £ 1200 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 700 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 100 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to pay any customs duties or taxes levied by the destination country when items are delivered outside of the UK.
We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.