Last quarter 18th century English country oak dresser base.

Last quarter 18th century English country oak dresser base.

The well patinated three plank moulded top, above three drawers, retaining the original brass fret shaped handles.

Notice the cock-beaded inside edge mouldings, giving the illusion of being on the drawers (mostly done on country pieces) above one narrow central panelled door, flanked by two matching wider doors.

Having double panelled sides, resting on square block legs.

C.1780

H.89cm W.151cm D.55cm

An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser.

An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser.

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The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a small central cock-beaded drawer, flanked by two longer drawers, having later but appropriate 19th century solid backplate brass handles,
above an attractive shaped lower mould, resting on turned column front legs and plain rectangular rear legs.
1780 – 1820
H.85cm
W.160cm
D.45cm

I sold this low dresser over 30 years ago, via interior designer Barb Brownlow and re purchased from same customers.

Rarely does pine resemble oak so well.
Centuries of waxes and different polishes creates this patina.

First half 19th century English Oak  Lancashire dresser

The well patinated oak cleated, thumb moulded top, above a narrow central drawer and matching lower panelled door, flanked by two banks of three mahogany x-banded graduated drawers,

with brass swan-neck handles. The facing front corners have stylish quarter columns and deep panelled sides. Resting an ogee shaped squatted bracket feet and matching flowing moulded skirt.

Good overall warm coloured patination.

H.91cm
W.192cm
D.59cm

C.1850

This would certainly be the feature piece in your living or dining room.
While sitting there looking fantastic, the many drawers can store a lot of your precious belongings.
Perfect height to use as a serving table or place into a deep hallway as a stylish entry piece.

Hanging above an arrangement of rare 17th to 19th century European hand coloured copper engravings.
See many on my website under, Works of Art – Botanicals.

An unusually small late 17th century English oak low dresser.

An unusually small late 17th century English oak low dresser.

The three plank well patinated top with applied mouldings below,
then two double cushion moulded drawers, resting on stylish turned legs.
The ogee-shaped mouldings above the legs to front and sides are later additions,
as is the later brassware.
1680-1700
Late 17th century English open low dresser.

Late 17th century English open low dresser.

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Late 17th century English oak open low dresser,
The well patinated moulded top, above three double cushion moulded drawers,
one constructed using re used earlier timbers, probably from a 16th/17th century oak coffer.
Resting on baluster turned legs.
(Later apropriate brass work)
1680-1700

H.80cm W.190cm D.49cm

I sold this dresser over twenty years ago, to a customer that later became a very close friend. This dresser was placed into his main office and sat in the entrance with a William Robertson hanging above.
I had this photographed and used as a full page advertisement.
I’m trying to locate this Russell Winnell photograph to help re promote the magnificent piece, along with others I purchased back, that were also full page advertisements pre 2000.
The three plank moulded top, above a plain lower moulded frieze, housing three mitred double cushion drawers, with later, appropriate brass-work.
Resting on baluster turned front legs, with plain rear rectangular legs and plain moulded sides.
Retaining the colourful Italian tassel and key I sold with.

One of the wonderful things about English and French country furniture is they used whatever timbers they had at the time. These drawer linings are an example and often found in 17th-18th century country pieces. Another favourite of mine is how many different timbers are found in the one piece. A French farmhouse table can have three to four different timbers at times. This variance creates the special uniqueness you can only find in country and provincial pieces, as town pieces, as delightful as they are, are more predictably perfect.

19th century English country oak low dresser/sideboard of narrow proportions

19th century English country oak low dresser/sideboard of narrow proportions

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The plain moulded three plank top, with rear plank having a plate groove to display ceramic plates and pewter chargers.

The attractive designed ebonies cock-beaded front displaying four drawers, with a smaller central cupboard, flanked by two larger matching panelled sides.
Resting on shaped bracket feet.
The later art nouveau brass handles suit well.

Good overall colour and patination.

C.1880

H.89cm
W.160cm
D.45cm

Hanging above, five early 19th century framed Redoute hand coloured copper engravings.

18th Century Continental Oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

18th Century Continental Oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago. Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.

18th century continental oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

H.87cm W.140cm D.53cm

All in need of a good re-wax finish.

An outstanding 18th Century English oak dresser base of unusually long proportions

An outstanding 18th Century English oak dresser base of unusually long proportions

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Just out of storage, waxed and back into showroom.

The three plank moulded top above three drawers with brass swan-neck handles and a slight shaped apron, resting on a long cabriole leg, terminating on a round pad-foot.
Great overall colour and patination.

C.1780
H.81cm W. 212cm D.53cm

Just under 7′ Unusually long to not have a centre leg support.

Above, Three early 17th century Basileus Besler First editions 1613
Hand coloured copper engravings. 409 years old!

Prints by Basil Besler from Hortus Eystettensis.
Engravings with expert hand colouring.
With typical text showing through and minor spots.
Exceptional condition.
Cartophyllus syluestris
Melilotus Germanica
Bistorta Maior
Frame 88cm x 170cm

To the left, A stunning second half 18th Century English Country walnut and oak chest on chest.
The double moulded cornice above two short then three long book-matched, feather banded, graduated drawers.
The base with three long graduated drawers.
All with later yet appropiate brass-work.
Resting on shaped bracket feet.
Good overall colour and patination.

C.1770
H. 170cm W. 108cm D.55cm

To the right, An 18th century French oak, country chippendale style armchair.

A rare mid 18th Century English oak dresser base, Midlands – UK1879

A rare mid 18th Century English oak dresser base, Midlands – UK1879

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Three plank moulded top, above three frieze drawers having decorative brass central handles, raised on silhouette-baluster profile legs to front and sides.
C.1740

H:73 cm
W:179 cm
D:48.5 cm

I purchased this dresser some time ago, and only just spent the time removing the later dark polish,
probably added in the Victorian period.
Many hours slowly removing the polish, revealing the beautiful lighter wax finish. Well worth every minute!

Over thirty years of trading and forty years in the antiques trade,I have never stocked a dresser with silhouette legs.
Even more unusual is that I now own two! Both from the same retiring English dealer that I purchased one dozen from.
Actually, my largest single purchase in my thirty years of business.
Notice the outstanding five framed Redouté citrus fruits, hand-coloured copper engravings.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté 1759 – 1840 above, 19th century English pewter charger displaying Buddha’s Hands, pewter mugs,
decorative Italian Murano vase and 19th century English green glass dump,
rare first quarter 20th century Art Nouveau globe (featuring Central Australia) and the mid-century vintage
Italian Murano glass sculptured shaped bowl.
Resting below is a 17th century Bronze cauldron.

The framed Redouté’s hung in my home for the past 20 years.
Now selling.

An Exceptional 18th Century English Oak Dresser Base

An Exceptional 18th Century English Oak Dresser Base

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An exceptional 18th Century English Oak dresser base.

Having a boarded crossbanded top above a shallow central drawer above two short drawers, flanked by two deep drawers, all crossbanded.
With a shaped apron, raised on five attractive cabriole legs with applied side panels.

Note: Good overall faded colour

C.1780

H: 80 cm

W: 189 cm

D: 48 cm

Untitled Art by Bill Henson

A George III English oak dresser base - UK1796

A George III English oak dresser base – UK1796

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Having a central moulded drawer above an arched fielded cupboard door embraced

either side by a bank of three drawers and slender cut corner pilasters on nice bracket feet.

Note: This dresser is still in need of a good clean and wax.

H: 75.5 cm

W: 202 cm

D: 54 cm

19th century English oak and mahogany x-banded dresser base.

19th century English oak and mahogany x-banded dresser base.

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The well patinated moulded top, above four graduated x-banded drawers, retaining the original Hepplewhite style oval brass plate handles.
Flanked by two panelled doors, resting on slight shaped bracket feet.

C.1880

H.89cm
W.210cm
D.50cm

A very rare 18th Century English Oak low dresser/dual chest AA1957

A very rare 18th Century English Oak low dresser/dual chest AA1957

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A very rare 18th Century English Oak low dresser/dual chest

The ‘D’ shaped two plank moulded top above two short, then two long graduated drawers with 19th Century brass handles and escutchens.

Flanked by quarter circle columns and deep fielded panelled sides, resting on shaped bracket feet.

C. 1770

AA1957

H. 76cm W. 170cm D. 52cm

A rare and unusual George III English Country Oak dresser base - UK17900

A rare and unusual George III English Country Oak dresser base – UK17900

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A rare and unusual George III English Oak dresser base.

The two plank cross-banded and moulded top above an entirely cross-banded base having seven drawers with brass swan neck handles, enclosing two central panelled doors. When opened revealing a fitted interior of eight spice drawers around an arched recess and a central fruitwood shelf. Resting on the original ogee shaped bracket feet.

The overall colour and patination to this dresser are exceptional, something only approximately 250 years can achieve.

Note: One of the interior spice drawers was repaired mid 20th Century when around 200 years old. The proud cabinet maker signed his workmanship in pencil ‘Repaired by R.J.Hughes, Anglesey 11/11/49. Reminds me of when a teenage apprentice as a french polisher, when I would be putting a Victorian sideboard I had just finished restoring back together, I would always sign my name and date my work behind the carvings, before re-screwing to the backboard. I have, like R.J.Huges, always taken a lot of pride in my work.

Having been in the antique trade for 40 years, I have never seen a dresser quite the same. The interior fitted with a spice pantry is unusual, especially with the size of the drawers, as teas and spices were so expensive. The original Georgian steel key safely locked all away from the household staff.

Moving homes and changing furnishings has enabled me to release several rare and unusual pieces onto the market. Last week I sold the best early 17th Century English oak coffer/boarded chest in the Southern Hemisphere, as soon as offered.

It is hard parting with these beautiful rare pieces, however, I personally know they are truly going to other beautiful homes and will be enjoyed and appreciated as we have over the years.

C. 1780

H: 82 cm W: 206 cm D:54cm

Very Unusual 18th Century English Country Oak and Elm Low Dresser of Diminutive Proportions

Very Unusual 18th Century English Country Oak and Elm Low Dresser of Diminutive Proportions

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Very Unusual 18th Century English Country Oak and Elm Low Dresser of Diminutive Proportions

The two plank moulded figured elm top, above two moulded drawers having brass fret-shaped handles.

With a shaped frieze, on square chamfered oak supports, running through the knotted elm pot board, terminating on square-block feet.

Wonderful overall colours and patination. C.1780.

Hanging above three framed 18th Century Elizabeth Blackwell botanical engravings 1735. Placed on the top – 19th Century English pewter charger with pears Pair of 19th Century Chinese fluorite carved floral with bird lidded vases and a large 19th Century Japanese Imari charger.

H.76cm W.138cm D.40cm