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American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

Origin

United States

Period

18th Century

Materials

mahogany, veneers and inlays

Dimensions

W.	46 in;	H.	36.5 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	116.84 cm;	H.	92.71 cm;	D.	58.42 cm;

Condition

Good. fine restored antique condition

Creation Date

c. 1785

Description

Serpentine case front, top front and sides. Oval inlaid medallion-centered top, of crotch and flame mahogany veneers. Three cock-beaded drawers. Curved aprons and splayed bracket feet. A specimen American Hepplewhite / William Whitehead 'school' chest of drawers; its pine secondary woods suggests a Charleston, South Carolina origin.

Styles / Movements

Americana, Federal, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

1709 BOEE

Incollect Reference Number

379538