An 18th century South Wales oak dresser base, with three cross-banded frieze drawers, raised on turned and block supports, 182cm wide x 50cm deep x 83cm high.

Condition Report
Typical shrinkage to top boards.  Some small old stains and marks to the top.  Generally there are typical cosmetic marks, small dints and old patinated scratches consistent with age and use.  Back boards appear to have been replaced.  Shrinkage to right side boards.  Back supports showing a little damp/mould at the bottom and may have been slightly reduced, perhaps by about 10mm.  Overall structurally solid.  No evidence of worm.  Central drawer lock present but no key.  Right drawer has lock missing.  Left drawer has no lock rebate.

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