Late C19th French walnut , satinwood , rosewood, tulipwood , amaranth and kingwood marble-topped commode of Louis XV period transitional design .
Raised on shaped cabriole-type fore-legs fitted with gilt ‘sabot’ terminals , the three-drawer marquetry inlaid and cross-banded canted-corner commode chest with elaborate cast and pierced gilt-metal mounts, escutcheons and handles .
A shallow top drawer over two deeper ‘sans traverse’ drawers fitted with circular ring handles and back-plates , all drawers having oak linings .
The striking ‘Breche D’Alep’ marble top having a shaped outline with a bevelled edge. Inlaid to the sides with corresponding kingwood, satinwood and fruitwood marquetry designs , cross-banding and quarter-veneered panels. The verso with oak panelled backboards.
In excellent original condition, with a pleasing mellow period-style patina and surface.
H 32”
W 32”
D 16”
France c.1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 y
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Internal Reference: ML 249
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1090473
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 80cm (31.5inches)Width is 80cm (31.5inches)Depth is 40cm (15.7inches)
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