Inlaid Mahogany Demi Lune Commode by Druce and Co.

Name: Inlaid Mahogany Demi Lune Commode by Druce and Co.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA823861
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A fine quality Edwardian period inlaid mahogany commode by Druce and Co. of London. Of demi lune, or half moon, form with a series of 3 doors (lockable, key supplied) which open to reveal shelved interiors. Of excellent construction in dense mahogany with attractive mahogany veneers. Decorated throughout with satinwood banding and stringing. Further embellished with stunning floral and musical marquetry inlaid panels. Offered for sale in excellent condition, with a good colour and patina, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 138cms

Depth 48cms

Height 100cms

Druce & Co were a London based cabinet makers and sellers of second-hand furniture in Baker Street. They were established in the 1840s and in the Marylebone Trade Directory of 1853 listed themselves as ‘Furnishers, Upholsterers and Upholders for clients of discernment’.

Physical Dimensions

Height

100cm (39.37")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA823861

Dealers Internal Reference

411

Description

A fine quality Edwardian period inlaid mahogany commode by Druce and Co. of London.

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Of demi lune, or half moon, form with a series of 3 doors (lockable, key supplied) which open to reveal shelved interiors.

Camden Antiques

Of excellent construction in dense mahogany with attractive mahogany veneers. Decorated throughout with satinwood banding and stringing. Further embellished with stunning floral and musical marquetry inlaid panels. Offered for sale in excellent condition, with a good colour and patina, ready to go straight into the home.

fig 1. Inlaid Mahogany Demi Lune Commode by Druce and Co.

Dimensions:

Width 138cms

Depth 48cms

Height 100cms

Druce & Co were a London based cabinet makers and sellers of second-hand furniture in Baker Street. They were established in the 1840s and in the Marylebone Trade Directory of 1853 listed themselves as ‘Furnishers, Upholsterers and Upholders for clients of discernment’.