A French mahogany and bird's eye maple miniature serpentine commode

A French mahogany and bird's eye maple miniature serpentine commode, with gilt metal mounts and porcelain plaques painted with courting couples, late 19th century, 10.5in (26.3cm) h, 13.75in (35cm) w, 9.75in (24.7cm) d. Provenance: Ex collection of H. W. Allingham, sold on the premises 25 Grosvenor St. London by Robinson & Fisher, 6th February 1905, lot 553.