A rare early 18th Century Louis XV provincial burr elm shaped front mazarin commode of excellent colour and proportions.French Circa 1710.Constructed with thick cuts of tight burr elm dowelled to the carcass, the rectangular burr elm panelled top with a fruitwood banding, over three inverted breakfront drawers retaining their original handles and escutcheons, flanked by shaped front styles terminating on splay feet.The sides panelled with a shaped moulding.Please note it is very rare to find a commode of this form being in burr elm. These commodes are called Mazarin because of the shaped front styles leading down to the feet, a design first introduced in the Louis XIV period. Offered in excellent condition and of extremely good colour.Width: 48 inches - 122cmHeight: 31 1/4 inches - 82.5cmDepth: 27 1/2 inches - 70cmLoveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London. Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association. Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed. All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for. We deliver within the UK for usually between �60-�80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote. Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but pleas...