A substantial Rare Exceptional Quality Antique Welsh Dresser w/ Original Plate Rack - Untouched and Original <br> <br> Dimensions - Overall height 201 cm / Width base 175.5 cm / Depth base 51 cm / Height Base 81 cm<br> <br> Overall height 201 cm / Plate rack height 120 cm<br> <br> Plate rack Depth 20.5 cm / Plate rack width 163.5 cm<br> <br> Materials - Untouched Antique Thick pine with original pine backboards and original turned wooden drawer knobs.<br> <br> Origin / Provenance: Wales<br> <br> Date - Circa 1840<br> A substantial and exceptional-quality Welsh pine dresser, dating to circa 1840, retaining its original plate rack, seven drawers, central cupboard, and wonderfully mellow patina acquired over generations of use.<br> <br> Particularly noteworthy is the rare, exceptionally thick original antique pine top, beautifully worn; its deep scrubbed surface has been untouched and has developed a rich colour and authentic patina that cannot be replicated, and tells a story of decades of everyday country-house use. The drawers retain their original hand-cut dovetail joints and slide smoothly, while the back is original and is constructed from vertical pine boards.<br> <br> With broad hand-planed boards throughout, the dresser displays beautiful provincial craftsmanship. The distinctive carved Gothic-inspired central cupboard door, fluted corner pilasters, shaped cornice and original turned wooden knobs give the piece exceptional character while remaining wonderfully restrained.<br> <br> A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic large-scale Victorian country dresser that is original and untouched, definitely one of the loveliest dressers we have had the pleasure of having in stock.<br> <br> Condition<br> <br> Presented in good antique condition with honest age-related wear throughout, including a beautifully worn original thick pine top, marks, knocks, wear to the scrubbed top, rubbing to shelf edges, historic shrinkage cracks and minor historic extinct woodworm consistent with age. This rustic, charming antique dresser is structurally sound and ready for everyday use.<br> <br> Please view all pictures, as this is accurate to the cosmetic condition of the antique pine dresser<br> <br> Free Specialist Courier <br> <br> Delivery Within Most of the UK. Delivery charges will apply to destinations in NI/Ireland, higher northern regions in Scotland, and overseas. Please message us via Etsy for a quotation.<br>