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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tray Top Commode, C1790
Anthony Short Antiques
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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tray Top Commode, C1790

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Very Fine 18th-Century George III Figured Mahogany & Ebony Inlaid Tray-Top Commode

A wonderful late 18th-century George III period mahogany tray-top commode, in good original condition. The rounded rectangular galleried top with pierced carrying handles sits above beautifully figured mahogany doors with ebony stringing, flanked by inlaid canted corners. Below is a single commode drawer with its original brass swan-neck handle and a shaped, waved apron, all raised on square moulded legs.

This fine quality George III bedside cabinet is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a striking focal point for any home or bedroom that values history and quality. The mahogany has developed a beautiful, rich patina over time, enhancing the depth and warmth of the timber – a hallmark of pieces from this era. Sturdy, strong and ready to use, it has all the charm of an English country house interior.

Height 72cm (28.3in)

Width 52cm (20.5in)

Depth 46cm (18.1in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Tray Top Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1186533
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1406
Description
Very Fine 18th-Century George III Figured Mahogany & Ebony Inlaid Tray-Top Commode
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A wonderful late 18th-century George III period mahogany tray-top commode, in good original condition.
Anthony Short Antiques

The rounded rectangular galleried top with pierced carrying handles sits above beautifully figured mahogany doors with ebony stringing, flanked by inlaid canted corners. Below is a single commode drawer with its original brass swan-neck handle and a shaped, waved apron, all raised on square moulded legs.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tray Top Commode, C1790

This fine quality George III bedside cabinet is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a striking focal point for any home or bedroom that values history and quality. The mahogany has developed a beautiful, rich patina over time, enhancing the depth and warmth of the timber – a hallmark of pieces from this era. Sturdy, strong and ready to use, it has all the charm of an English country house interior.

Height 72cm (28.3in)

Width 52cm (20.5in)

Depth 46cm (18.1in)

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Tray Top Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186533
Dealers Internal Ref
1406
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs.

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tray Top Commode, C1790

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs. View V
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An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY TRAY TOP COMMODE, C1790
Ref: SA1186533
An 18th-century George III mahogany tray-top commode featuring shaped gallery sides, a cupboard with twin panel doors, a lower drawer with brass swan-neck handle, and square legs.
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A George III tray-top commode is a late 18th-century piece of English bedroom furniture designed with a raised rim or gallery around the top surface, incorporating cut-out handles for portability.

These commodes were typically constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and cast brass handles.

Authentic Georgian commodes feature hand-sawn timber, original drawer linings showing age-related shrinkage, cast brass hardware with hand-cut threads, and authentic patination on mahogany surfaces.

A tray-top commode functions as a bedside table or side cabinet, pairing well with contemporary upholstery to add texture and historical contrast to modern living spaces.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and applying beeswax polish periodically to protect the original finish.
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