An Exceptional Italian Gilt Rosewood Commode of small proportions

An exceptional and rare 19th century Italian 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.