Antique Country Housekeeper's Cabinet, English Oak, Dresser Base, Georgian, 1800

Our Stock # 18.9389

This is an antique country housekeeper's cabinet. An English, oak and elm dresser base, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. 

Wonderful Georgian cabinetry with appealing proportion Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select oak stocks present fine grain interest Warm caramel hues accentuate the figuring Arrangement of two drawers over a pair of wide cabinet doors Field panelling adds interest to the fascia, with a vanity panel to centre Each drawer dressed with a pair of brass drop handles over batwing backplates Drawer boxes crafted from nicely figured elm Cabinet doors open upon delightful H-shaped butterfly hinges Each door replete with inset, working locks — key present Full-width shelf, with heights at 25cm (9.75'') and 23cm (9'') respectively Tapering lower valence above a quartet of block feet

This is a charming antique country housekeeper's cabinet, with beautifully figured stocks and appealing Georgian cabinetry. Superb for the larger room or reception hall. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 145cm (57'')
Max Depth: 50.5cm (20'')
Max Height: 84cm (33'')

Upper Shelf Height: 25cm (9.75'')
Lower Shelf Height: 23cm (9'')