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An exceptional and rare 19th century French fruit and rosewood, ormolu mounted, bombe-shaped commode of small proportions.
The serpentine shaped moulded marble top above the bombe-shaped base, housing two floral inlaid drawers.
The sunburst inlaid shaped side panels having central smiling faces.
The entire peice, profusely adorned by the most exceptionally decorative ormolu.
Note: every peice of ormolu is signed to the rear.
Resting on outswept tapered legs, terminating on a goats foot.
C.1870
H. 80cm W. 105cm D. 50cm
Recently restored by Shane Peter Smith at Smith & Allpress Restoration. He’s done a sterling job! Hand cleaning every piece of ormolu, then sealing, so will never tarnish again.