Collinge Antiques

Description

Mid 18th.c.oak dresser base c.1740. Two plank top (note the mirrored grain on the two boards) with an applied moulded edge. Over three good sized drawers with large Georgian pattern pierced brass handles and escutcheon plates. Note the grooves in the sides of the drawers to accommodate the drawer runners, a feature of early cabinet making. Decorative turned half spindles flanking the drawers and a deep ogee moulded trim around the bottom edge. Raised on excellent turned front legs, repeated (unusually) as a half turning applied to the front of the rear stiles. Slight shrinkage gap between the boards on the top and some earlier repairs. Otherwise very good condition and colour. Restored cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Width: 77" (195.5 cm)
Height: 31.5" (80 cm)
Depth: 16.5" (42 cm)
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.