A good, late-18th century, oak dresser with rack
10015
The top part with a moulded cornice above a plain frieze surmounting the enclosed delft rack with three shelves. The backboards oak. The dresser with a bevelled top above three rosewood, crossbanded, and cockbeaded drawers above two grooved apron drawers and a shaped apron. Standing on angular cabriole, front legs on square toes, and blocks painted red. The back legs straight. Excellent original colour and patina. Welsh borders, second half of the 18th century.
18th Century
1775
oak
Wales
For a near identical dresser base see Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture, The British Tradition, Fig 4:283 p.531
