Breton dresser, Pouldresic, Bigouden country, 19th century

Large solid oak dresser, very heavy. From a cabinetmaker from the Pouldreusic region in the Bigouden country, Finistère, Brittany. Low sideboard 126x102x58) comprising 1 drawer and 2 doors with gilded brass fittings and a key. The top was used to position plates for decoration (105x122x21cm). Sideboard in 2 parts that can be separated for transport. Note old traces of woodworms on the top.