Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest with writing slide
A fine George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in well-figured Cuban mahogany. Of large scale, low 3 drawer proportions and swept feet, all in the French commode style, united by a frieze of serpentine form. The drawers all with cockbeading and with original brass oval plate handles. The central drawer opens to a writing slide, which is adjustable with a ratchet, a pen tray and pair of ink pots.
The low height by design so that the writing slide is an accessible height when seated, a variation on both the bachelor''s chest and the secretaire. Of elegant bowfront form, the mahogany exhibiting a rich colour and patination.
English, circa 1780-1800
83cm H, 122cm W, 62cm D.
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Internal Reference: BCSL8804
Antique Number: SA1129610
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 83cm (32.7inches)
Width is 122cm (48.0inches)
Depth is 62cm (24.4inches)
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