English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 15th May 2007

Lot 316

An 18th century parquetry and marquetry inlaid breakfront dressing commode

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1800

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Description

An 18th century parquetry and marquetry inlaid breakfront dressing commode, plum and walnut veneered, the triple hinged top with an inset central mirror on a slide, flanked by open recesses, to a cube parquetry frieze with three drawers fitted later handles, the inverted base with floret trellis panels hinging as two doors to a shelf, flanked by faux fluted rounded corners, and quartered sides on square tapering legs, possibly Swedish, 30.75in (78cm) h, 41in (104cm) w, 20.5in (52cm) d.