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Antique Asian Important Pair of Commodes/Chests of Majestic Proportions

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Sri Lanka. Formerley Ceylon c.1800.

An Important, Rare and Fabulous Pair of Calamander Wood Chests/Commodes of Majestic Proportions, retaining the original silver handles. Of note is the exceptional choice of timber with superb natural patination.

Provenance
Estate of Sir Oliver Chesterton MC

Literature: See Amin Jaffer "Furniture from British India and Ceylon. This furniture has a lot of similarities to work from the Galle District of India in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

More Information

Origin:	Sri Lanka
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Calamander Wood.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Asian
Incollect Reference #:	335847

Dimensions

W.	46.85 in;	H.	35.43 in;	D.	23.23 in;
W.	119 cm;	H.	89.99 cm;	D.	59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.