Lot 520 , A George III oak dresser, W.5ft 10in. D.1ft 4.5in. H.6ft 9in.
A George III oak dresser, with open three shelf rack, six drawers and pot board, W.5ft 10in. D.1ft 4.5in. H.6ft 9in.
Estimate £800-1,200
Overall of good mid brown well patinated colour, rack is slight wobbly with bowing to the shelves and numerous old holes where hooks were once attached, has probably seen some reconstruction to the pediment and has a reinforcing brace running vertically at the back, the base in good honest condition with signs of fair wear and tear, handles are later, signs of there once having been round plates or possibly knobs at one point, some old splitting to the pot board but overall a good piece, no key or lock present for the central drawer, the other drawers never had locks
Dresser base height 3ft, overall height 6ft 9in.
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Sold for £2,000