19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Serpentine Commode with Marble Top

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A 19th century French Kingwood bombe serpentine commode with marble top.

This commode consists of a rouge marble top in excellent condition of serpentine form to the front with shaped sides and a moulded edge.

This leads down to four serpentine shaped drawers all with a wide veneered Kingwood banding, leading to a smaller cross banding with a Kingwood parquetry inlaid design to the centre.

Each drawer has a central decorative ormolu escutcheon with two decorative ormolu handles of foliate design, the drawers being oak lined and the commode has it's original key.

The decorative ormolu corner mounts to the top of the commode are also of foliate design and follow the shape of the commode leading down to foliate ormolu mounts to the feet at the front. Below the drawers the shaped frieze has a foliate ormolu mount to the centre of acanthus leaf design.

The sides are of bombe form with Kingwood banding and large decorative Kingwood parquetry panels.

This commode is in excellent condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

115cm (45.28")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA420939

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS802

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A 19th century French Kingwood bombe serpentine commode with marble top.

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This commode consists of a rouge marble top in excellent condition of serpentine form to the front with shaped sides and a moulded edge.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. 19th century French Kingwood bombe serpentine commode with marble top — fig 1. 19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Serpentine Commode with Marble Top

This leads down to four serpentine shaped drawers all with a wide veneered Kingwood banding, leading to a smaller cross banding with a Kingwood parquetry inlaid design to the centre.

Each drawer has a central decorative ormolu escutcheon with two decorative ormolu handles of foliate design, the drawers being oak lined and the commode has it's original key.

fig 2. 19th century French Kingwood bombe serpentine commode with marble top — fig 2. 19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Serpentine Commode with Marble Top

The decorative ormolu corner mounts to the top of the commode are also of foliate design and follow the shape of the commode leading down to foliate ormolu mounts to the feet at the front. Below the drawers the shaped frieze has a foliate ormolu mount to the centre of acanthus leaf design.