By pure luck I got a message 2 days ago with a link to a Cilycwm dresser for sale on Ebay. It is rare to be able to identify the exact place of origin of something made over 200 years ago so this really is something special.
The message came from Sara Fox via Dafydd Tomos:
Intrigued I clicked on the link and immediately knew this wonderful piece of furniture had somehow to be brought back to the village. The problem was it was not an auction but a “Buy it Now” which meant that at any moment someone could click on the button and the opportunity would be lost. We already had a dresser – one I had made years ago – but we did have a possible space. The price seemed comparable with other similar dressers for sale, so I sent an email explaining that I wanted to bring it back to the village and would they accept £550 less than the asking price? Much to my surprise, the owner – an antique dealer in Lancashire – was delighted it was coming home, agreed to our offer and will deliver, as long as it is after Christmas.
Of course I will have to check it thoroughly when it arrives but I have little doubt it is genuine and in excellent condition. Thelma is sharing the cost, but both of us would prefer someone to offer a more permanent home for it in the village. I’m afraid we can’t afford to donate it – cost price on application. Anyone interested please contact me.
