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Georgian English Hepplewhite Period Serpentine Mahogany Commode /Chest

Origin

England

Period

18th Century

Materials

Mahogany.

Dimensions

W.	41.73 in;	H.	34.25 in;	D.	22.83 in;
W.	106 cm;	H.	87 cm;	D.	58 cm;

Condition

Wonderful country house state with great veneers and colour.

Creation Date

1775

Description

United Kingdom c. 1775.

A Fine and Important Hepplewhite period serpentine mahogany commode / chest with a slight French influence of particular quality and choice of dramatic timbers suggesting a master maker. Unusually having two deep more useful drawers giving an elegant drawing room appearance with original gilt bronze handles and rarely seen carrying handles to the sides. " Wonderful collectors item".

Provenance
Note - Important detail of Norman Adams Label to Inside of Drawer Front.

Literature: See Page 388 in Norman Adams 18th Century English Furniture for a piece undoubtably the same maker belonging to the Duke of Norfolk.

Styles / Movements

Georgian, Hepplewhite

Incollect Reference Number

332414