A rare George II fruitwood dresser, North Wales mid-18th century, probably Caernarfonshire

the shelf back with a fret carved frieze above shelves, the lower section with two frieze drawers and two doors with arched fielded panels

Ashdown House, Berkshire

Attractive colour. Solid despite evidence of former worm throughout. The shelf surfaces are quite crudely plained. The shelf back with replaced sledge feet supports; it is possible that this has been reduced in height. The cornice of the shelf back with replaced sections of timber mouldings. The top of the base with replaced sections of timber to the rear. Age and restorations consistent with age and nature of soft wood used in construction. A very rare and attractively patinated piece.
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For comparable examples with similar fielded panel doors and drawers see Richard Bebb, Welsh Furniture 1250 - 1950, vol. 2, Carmarthenshire, 2007, pp. 98-101, no's 832 - 837.