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This dresser was sourced from a local property and has been in the family for as long as the seller can remember. It is a substantial and heavy piece of furniture that has real presence - it looked fantastic standing in the flagstoned hallway of their 17th century home.
The drawers have ovolo moulded edges, and the central drawer and right hand drawer have locks (though no key). The doors have raised and fielded panels, with the same detail replicated on the central panels and end panels. The doors are hung on H hinges - neither pair are original but the ones on the left door are significantly older than those on the right. The locks on the doors are replacements and don’t work, but we have found an old iron key that fits into the escutcheon to use as a handle. The drawer handles are not original but suit the piece well, and you can just see the outline of where oval plate handles have sat previously. The whole piece has a lovely colour and patina, with atht lovely finish that can only be achieved by years of wax polishing.
Condition: Externally the dresser is in very good order, the only flaws the holes and slight discolouration left by the original hinges on the doors and frame, an area of damage to the corner of the ovolo moulding on the central drawer, and typical wear to the feet. The drawers run smoothly. Internally, when we acquired it it had a plywood shelf and part of the base had been replaced with plywood, with the remainder of the base in poor condition. We have therefore replaced the base with reclaimed oak boards, stained to match the rest of the dresser, and have similarly fitted a central shelf, also using reclaimed oak boards. There are old woodworm holes in the back and in parts of the sides and feet - this does not appear to be active but we have treated it as a precaution. The drawer bases are replacements.
Dimensions:
Width - 171.5cm
Depth - 51.5cm
Height - 86cm
Mainland UK delivery (excluding the Scottish highlands) is included in the price - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch. Delivery of furniture usually takes between 7 and 21 days from order, though can sometimes take longer. If you need an item by a certain date please speak to us prior to ordering and we’ll try to help. Please see our ‘How to Buy’ page for more information regarding delivery.
This is an antique item and as such may have signs of wear in accordance with its age. Anything that we think is of note will have been mentioned above, but please study the photos carefully to satisfy yourself as to its condition as it is not possible to list every little mark or flaw. We are happy to provide high resolution photographs or videos if required, and answer any questions you may have - just get in touch!
