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A George III Bedside Commode

18th century
Description

C1790 A mahogany "Lancashire" bedside commode with original handles and castors. Lovely original patina and colour.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Tales from the rookery has dated this George III Bedside Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA928619
Dealers Internal Reference
11453
Description
C1790 A mahogany "Lancashire" bedside commode with original handles and castors. Lovely original patina and colour.
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Tales from the rookery has dated this George III Bedside Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA928619
Dealers Internal Ref
11453
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021
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A George III dark mahogany bedside commode featuring an open upper shelf, a shaped tray top, two lower drawers with brass handles, and square legs on small brass castors.
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Archive I A George III dark mahogany bedside commode featuring an open upper shelf, a shaped tray top, two lower drawers with brass handles, and square legs on small brass castors.

A George III bedside commode

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Halesworth
Suffolk
United Kingdom

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A George III dark mahogany bedside commode featuring an open upper shelf, a shaped tray top, two lower drawers with brass handles, and square legs on small brass castors.
A George III bedside commode
Ref: SA928619
A George III dark mahogany bedside commode featuring an open upper shelf, a shaped tray top, two lower drawers with brass handles, and square legs on small brass castors.
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A bedside commode produced during the reign of King George III (17601820) was a multi-functional piece of bedroom furniture designed to house a chamber pot discreetly while serving as a night table.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, featuring oak drawer linings, brass handles, and hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic 18th-century examples typically showcase hand-sawn timber marks, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, and signs of historical adaptation for modern storage use.

These versatile cabinets function effectively as nightstands beside an upholstered bed or as end tables beside a sofa, complemented by contemporary lamps or ceramics to contrast the warm wood tones.

Dust the wood surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or fading.
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