A Louis XVI mahogany and tulipwood commode, late 18th century and later,

the yellow marble top over three short and two long cockbeaded and crossbanded drawers, decorated with ormolu mounts throughout, raised on tapering square supports

125cm wide, 62cm deep, 90cm high

Provenance:

The selected contents of a St John's Wood interior.

Condition Report:

Light scratches to the marble top which is a later replacement, the top of the commode slightly bowed revealing a gap between the top and the marble, splits, knocks, losses and repairs to the veneers throughout, some of the timber has moved and rippled, drawers run generally smooth with general wear within, there are three keys present and lock appears generally functional, there is some repair and strengthening to the interiors and some cosmetic restoration and replacement, the veneers and joints are generally sound and solid and overall the chest appears a little tired but it is perfectly usable in its current condition