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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 established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.