An outstanding French Louis XV style two drawer bombe and serpentine shaped antique chest of drawers commode by E. Kahn with original Breche d''Alep marble top. The Victorian period chest of drawers has striking satiné quarter veneers and is adorned with exceptional scrolling foliate bronze gilt ormolu mounts to the front and sides terminating to sabot feet on cabriole shaped legs.
The drawers have been re-lined in a red velvet interior. The lock is in full working order and is stamped:-
ER
Paris
The reverse of the mounts are stamped several times:-
E Kahn and K1.
Edmond Kahn - E Kahn et Cie produced and retailed models of the most opulent and renowned 18th century furniture after models by the likes of Riesener for example. From the 19th century through to the early 20th century they had premises in Paris at 84 avenue Ledru-Rollin in the 12th arrondissement and three premises in London at 6-10 St. Andrew St. and 18-21 Charlotte St where their furniture was retailed and a factory at 19-51 Gough St.
They also produced beautiful pieces of fashionable chinoiserie lacquered furniture. In London E Kahn & Co were known as ''Manufacturers of Furniture and Upholstery, specialists in lacquered furniture, wholesale & export,''
The original marble top has an old repair which has been expertly put back together at some time.
Height - 89 cm (35 inches)
Width - 152 cm (60 inches)
Depth - 64 cm (25 inches)
Circa - 1890 - 1910
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Antique Number: SA1142728
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 89cm (35.0inches)Width is 152cm (59.8inches)Depth is 64cm (25.2inches)
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