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Baltic Directoire Style Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Commode, circa 1800

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An elegant circa 1800 Prussian Baltic Directoire style three drawer commode having luminescent mahogany veneered and satinwood line-inlaid oak and pine case, the thick slab top above locking top drawer with center cornucopia and foliate scroll gilt-metal keyhole escutcheon mount in lozenge recess above two lower locking drawers with gilt-metal repoussé disk ring pulls and matching keyhole escutcheons on short square tapering legs. Perfect scale for a small entry hall or for use beside a sofa or bed.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, Satinwood, Oak, Pine, Gilt-metal
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Professionally restored. Wear to gilt metal hardware. Working key included.
Creation Date:	circa 1800
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Empire, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	625195

Dimensions

W.	34.07 in;	H.	30.88 in;	D.	19.13 in;
W.	86.54 cm;	H.	78.44 cm;	D.	48.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.