14th Nov, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
The marble top various deep scratches, ring marks, pitting. With key and working lock. Generally the commode is in good condition. Some veneer losses and small bruising around the drawer fronts and the apron. Small section of timber missing on the front-right leg just to the left of the gilt mount. The left-hand side of the chest back left-hand leg has some veneer losses and also the shaped apron on this left-hand panel some faults to the timber.
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction, 14th Nov, 2020
Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction
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