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Complimentary Matched Pair of Late C19th French Miniature Ormolu-mounted Walnut Commode Chests .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,287     $1,397
£1,100
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Complimentary Matched Pair of Late C19th French Miniature Ormolu-mounted Walnut Commode Chests .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Complimentary matched pair of late C19th French miniature ormolu-mounted walnut commode chests .

Both in the style of mid C18th period baroque style commodes , each of shaped serpentine outline and fitted 3 long drawers , all with elaborate cast ormolu rococo design handles , escutcheons and mounts. Burr walnut and kingwood crossbandings to both ,figured ’book-matched’ veneered tops , each having a rich colour and patina.

Perhaps conceived as apprentice pieces or travelling salesmen’s cabinet-maker’s samples, would work well as table-top jewellery cabinets or for storing a collection of bijou objects.

Both chests in excellent original condition with no damage, repairs or losses.

Price is for the pair ( would sell separately)

1. 14” wide x 13” high x 9” deep.

2 . 13” wide x 13” high x 9” deep.

France c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these Miniature French Walnut Commodes to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241815
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2610
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Complimentary matched pair of late C19th French miniature ormolu-mounted walnut commode chests .

Both in the style of mid C18th period baroque style commodes , each of shaped serpentine outline and fitted 3 long drawers , all with elaborate cast ormolu rococo design handles , escutcheons and mounts.

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Burr walnut and kingwood crossbandings to both ,figured ’book-matched’ veneered tops , each having a rich colour and patina.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts.
fig 1. Complimentary Matched Pair of Late C19th French Miniature Ormolu-mounted Walnut Commode Chests .

Perhaps conceived as apprentice pieces or travelling salesmen’s cabinet-maker’s samples, would work well as table-top jewellery cabinets or for storing a collection of bijou objects.

Both chests in excellent original condition with no damage, repairs or losses.

Price is for the pair ( would sell separately)

1. 14” wide x 13” high x 9” deep.

2 . 13” wide x 13” high x 9” deep.

France c.1880

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Miniature French Walnut Commodes to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241815
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2610
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts.

Complimentary Matched Pair of Late C19th French Miniature Ormolu-mounted Walnut Commode Chests .

Archive II A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts. View II
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Archive VI A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts. View VI
Archive VII A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts. View VII
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Archive X A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts. View X
Archive XI A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts. View XI
Archive XII A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts.
Complimentary matched pair of late C19th French miniature ormolu-mounted walnut commode chests .
Ref: SA1241815
A matched pair of late nineteenth-century French miniature walnut commodes featuring serpentine three-drawer fronts and cast gilt-bronze mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Commodes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XV Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Gilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, ormolu mounts, crossbanded veneer, scrolled feet
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Miniature commodes were created in 18th and 19th-century France as apprentice pieces, cabinetmakers travelling salesman samples, or decorative tabletop chests for storing jewellery and small valuables.

Cabinetmakers typically constructed these pieces using solid walnut or oak frames veneered with figured walnut, kingwood, or tulipwood, trimmed with cast brass or gilt-bronze mounts and key escutcheons.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct bronze or brass mounts with realistic hand-chased details, uneven backboard oxidisation, and lock mechanisms proportional to the scale of the chest.

Position them symmetrically on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or bedside table as decorative jewellery or trinket storage, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary room schemes.

Clean wood surfaces gently with a soft cotton cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually, taking care not to let wax touch the ormolu mounts, which should only be dusted lightly with a soft brush to protect the gilded finish.
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