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A superb quality small proportioned George II oak dresser and rack, with linen fold doors to the base plus matching doors and spice drawers to the rack c.1740. The dresser base with double doors with fielded linen fold panels and three drawers sat above with cockbeaded edges and original brass swan neck fittings. Moulded base rail with original bracket feet below, and split panelled sides with triple pegged joints to the framework. The original matching plate rack sat on the planked moulded edge surface; the lower section of the rack with three small cupboards and four spice drawers. The do...ors and drawers matching the base, some released by concealed catches, and each with original brass fittings to match the base. Two display surfaces above; the upper shelf with cut outs for displaying spoons. Canopy with moulded cornice to the top, which is supported by shaped edge sides to match the racks feet. Superb quality throughout with moulded edge frame and corners to the rack, crossbanding to the spice drawers, and figured timbers. Presented in excellent original unrestored condition with a mellow colour and rich patina. Height to the surface of the base section is 30". Width and depth quoted below are maximum measurements at the at the top cornice and at the base section respectively.
Stock number 43740
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