George III Two Part Oak Dresser
Circa 1770. A George III oak two part dresser, the top with a stylish moulded cornice, the
frieze and facings with blacksmith made hooks in two locations, with an shelved oak panel
back, with a small beading in each section for holding the plates, the base with two drawers with oval handles (later) supported on three turned and tapering uprights at the front, rectangular supports on the back to a polished oak pot base with a moulded foredge,
frieze with visible peg joints, all resting on bracket feet at the front, the two part dresser has great colour and patination.
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Alexander Peter was the most accomplished Scottish cabinet maker of his generation. His
first known commission was in 1733 for the Earl of Islay, later the Duke of Argyll, who
remained loyal throughout his life. Among his other numerous aristocratic patrons was, of
course, the Earl of Dumfries.
Circa 1770. A George III oak two part dresser, the top with a stylish moulded cornice, the
frieze and facings with blacksmith made hooks in two locations, with an shelved oak panel
back, with a small beading in each section for holding the plates, the base with two drawers with oval handles (later) supported on three turned and tapering uprights at the front, rectangular supports on the back to a polished oak pot base with a moulded foredge,
frieze with visible peg joints, all resting on bracket feet at the front, the two part dresser has great colour and patination.
‘
Alexander Peter was the most accomplished Scottish cabinet maker of his generation. His
first known commission was in 1733 for the Earl of Islay, later the Duke of Argyll, who
remained loyal throughout his life. Among his other numerous aristocratic patrons was, of
course, the Earl of Dumfries.
