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An important George III sycamore and marquetry serpentine pier commode attributed to Mayhew and Ince; the top crossbanded in tulipwood and inlaid with a caduceus, a scallop shell, a triangle with rings, another instrument and a dragonfly above a frieze drawer inlaid with chained Palmyra sunflowers with two further graduated drawers below inlaid sans-traverse with trailing vine leaves and husks flanked by blind doors which are inlaid with oval medallions which depict a bead draped Neo-classical urn on a satinwood background; raised on square tapering legs terminating in shaped block feet.

A full analysis of the commode by the leading furniture historian Lucy Wood is available on request.

Circa 1775

Dimensions

Height: 90cm; Width: 92cm; Depth: 42cm.




Stock number

BA119
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The BADA Standard

  • Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
  • Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
  • Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
  • Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
  • Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
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