This is a good looking, well balanced oak dresser from North Wales made in the 1820s.
It is a practical piece of furniture with plenty of storage space. It has three drawers along the frieze, but the other drawers are dummies which means that behind the doors there is one big cupboard space. The drawer fronts and other areas to the sides are decorated with inlaid lozenges of walnut and roundels of black bog oak. The handles are not original but are of the type for the period and have been fitted through the previous holes.
The rack is original to the base, it is very well proportioned. It has what I always look out for, that is wide and odd sized back boards in pine, stained and painted to match the oak.
This is a good opportunity to acquire a very pleasing piece of country furniture in a really warm colour and rich patination.
The measurements are 63½ inches wide, 19½ inches deep and 80 inches high.
Delivery can be arranged to any part of the country. As a guide, delivery to London and most parts of the south of England would be £85. Collection is, of course, welcome.
Please feel free to call with any questions on 01364 653922, 07970 800786 or email james@apollo-antiques.com
