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George III Shropshire Oak Dresser Base

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Here is a very good quality antique George III Shropshire dresser base, circa 1780 - 1800, with excellent proportions.

Summary
• Circa 1780 - 1800
• Period George III
• Provenance South Shropshire, UK
• Item Dresser base
• Wood Oak
• Width 5ft 11”
• Stamped “W. Day”
• Reeded moulded top
• Three working drawers
• Cock-beaded drawers
• Brass oval handles & escutcheons
• Working lock and key to central drawer
• Original splash back
• Pine lined & dovetailed drawers
• Elegant shaped frieze
• Original pine backboards
• Straight legs
• Solid in joint
• Good Quality
• Original polish
• Very good condition
• Free 14 day UK returns

Description
Here is a very good quality antique oak dresser base, circa 1780 - 1800 (George III period) originating from South Shropshire (the border area between Shropshire & Hereford), England in good clean condition with excellent proportions. The dresser boasts great craftsmanship, colour and patination and measures just under 6ft wide. The dresser retains its original up stand. The three-piece top, which can be seen lovely medullary rays in the grain, features an elegant reeded moulding. The medullary rays are also prominent on the front of the dresser. The dresser base consists of three working cock-beaded drawers with old replacement brass escutcheons and oval handles, which are in keeping with the period. The central drawer houses a working lock (with key) and the two flanking drawers feature sham locks. The drawers are pine lined and hand-dovetailed. Below, is an elegantly shaped frieze. Four refined straight legs support the base and the back of the dresser retains its original pine backboards. To one side of the dresser is inscribed “W. Day” which most likely have been the owner who commissioned the item for their house when it was first constructed.

The dresser features a superb mellow golden oak colour. As its boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

The dresser would look superb in any hallway, kitchen or dining room. This item would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are an extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.

Dimensions
External Height = 92.3cm or 36⅜” or 3ft 0⅜”
Base Height = 80.8cm or 31¾” or 2ft 7¾”
Width = 180.3cm or 71” or 5ft 11”
Depth = 46.3cm or 18¼” or 1ft 6¼

Condition Report
This dresser is in excellent condition. There are no cup marks, burns or watermarks to the top of the dresser. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brassware on the dresser are old replacements, which are in keeping with the period. The central drawer has a working lock and key the two outer drawers feature sham locks. The carcass is solid with no breaks splits or lose movements. As the dresser boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic mellow colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled

Further Information
For more information or photographs please email or call us.

Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yolanda 07971 882 567

Customers outside the UK should call

Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda 00 44 7971 882 567

UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.

Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.

International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.

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About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.

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Price
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DimensionsHeight = 92.3cm or 36⅜” or 3ft 0⅜” Base Height = 80.8cm or 31¾” or 2ft 7¾” Width = 180.3cm or 71” or 5ft 11” Depth = 46.3cm or 18¼” or 1ft 6¼ Category Antique Furniture Date Circa 1800  George III Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition This dresser is in excellent condition. There are no cup marks, burns or watermarks to the top of the dresser. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brassware on the dresser are old replacements, which are in keeping with the period. The central drawer has a working lock and key the two outer drawers feature sham locks. The carcass is solid with no breaks splits or lose movements. As the dresser boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic mellow colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. Item code as236a790 / Dresser 42 Status Sold

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Yola Gray AntiquesUnit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR

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