Oak Welsh Potboard Dresser Base (c.1740)

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This is a very good quality antique oak pot-board dresser base, circa 1740-1760 (George II period) originating from South Wales. The dresser base consists of three drawers with the original brass handles the drawer fronts are cushion-raised and the side’s features inset panels. The outer drawers have sham escutcheons. The central drawer has the original lock. The drawer linings are constructed of elm. The straight legs house the two plank pot-board below. DimensionsHeight 86cm / 2’10” / Width 158cm / 5’ 2½” / Depth 49cm / 1’ 9” Category Antique Furniture Date Circa 1740-1760 George II Antiques Material Oak Origin Welsh Condition The item is in good condition commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks and scratches to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Free of active wood worm, solid in joint and ready to use. One of the plank pot-boards appear to have been replaced although a very long time ago. There is a small split to one of the top planks (see photo). Item code as236a010 Status Sold

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