Commode
Category
Furniture
Date
1775
Materials
mahogany, kingwood & ormolu
Measurements
800 x 1220 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288642
Summary
Late 18th century marquetry serpentine commode with three full-width drawers. Kingwood cross-banding around all edges, the panels with undulating foliate marquetry, a flaming urn on the top, anthemion and festoons on the sides. Ormolu corner and feet mounts in rococo style. Loop handles with pierced quatre-foil mounts. English circa 1775.