A walnut and marquetry commode, probably North Italian, early 18th century, with a rectangular top centred by an inlaid panel with armorial and supporting figures, with foliate arabesques, over three drawers with conforming decoration, 89cm high, 121cm wide, 54cm deep. Provenance: Wolfe-Murray family
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Louis XV style chest of drawers with curved front and sides, veneer, richly decorated with bronze fittings and top in white/brown veined marbleCommode stijl Louis XV met gebogen front en zijkanten, fineer, rijkelijk voorzien van bronzen beslag en bovenblad in wit/bruin geaderd marmer92 x 147 x 62 cm
Parisian Louis XV style chest of drawers with slightly curved front and sides, five drawers and richly gilded bronze fittings, top in red/brown veined marble, 18th century, stamped P. Denizot (Pierre Denizot Paris), recognized master cabinetmaker since 1764Parijse commode in Louis XV-stijl met licht gebombeerde front en zijkanten, vijf lades en rijk verguld bronsbeslag, bovenblad in rood/bruin geaderd marmer, 18e eeuw, gestempeld P. Denizot (Pierre Denizot Parijs), erkend meestermeubelmaker sinds 176490.5 x 131 x 57.5 cm
A twentieth century vintage commode, mahogany, complete with porcelain chamber pot, together with, a JH Potter, Sheffield, vanity set, in original case and box, a vanity wall cabinet with mirror, a magazine file, two writing slopes, a brass adjustable fire kerb and a Victorian slate clock. (8)
A walnut, rosewood, and fruitwood marquetry commode, late 18th/early 19th century, North Italian, the rectangular top with crossbanded detail, above two long drawers and tapering square supports,127cm wide50cm deep94cm highCondition ReportScratches, scuffs, splits, knocks, and repairs throughout. Some fading and discolouration. Drawers lacking handles with one key present. One lock lost and the other loose. General wear to drawer liners. Drawers a little stiff but generally open and close correctly. Knocks and wear to supports. Joints are sound and solid, and the whole piece is generally structurally stable and usable in its current condition.
An important George III satinwood, marquetry and tulipwood banded demi-lune commode attributed to Gillows The top banded in tulipwood with a chevron marquetry banding and centred by an elliptical panel, above a pair of doors centred by oval panels of marquetry shells on a harewood ground and enclosing a shelf, flanked by bowed end panel doors centred by stylised conch shells on harewood grounds, each enclosing two shelves, on square section tapering cross banded feet, the reverse of the commode constructed of four fielded panels, to be sold together with Nora Zeigler's copy of R.W Symonds, "Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks" inscribed to Miss L.N Ziegler132cm wide, 57cm deep, 91.5cm high. Provenance: The Ziegler family of Ziegler & Co, Carpet manufacturers and merchants, Manchester Nora Ziegler (1888-1969) and thence by descent to: Rupert James Mawson Howe (1911-1971) and thence by descent to the vendor. The commode offered here is attributed to Gillows on the basis of its similarity in both materials, design and construction to the documented Workington Commode supplied by the firm to John Christian Curwen M.P (1756-1828). Both commodes are veneered in satinwood and banded in purplewood and incorporate similar marquetry shells, while the shell decoration on the commode offered here is more complex, the Workington Commode features highly unusual figurative panels. The commodes both have the same ‘French’ feet, overhanging tops and identical detailed chevron banding. The coloured design for the Workington commode appears in the Gillow Estimate Sketch book for 1788 and is reproduced in L.Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, Hertfordshire 1995, colour plate 12. Similar shell marquetry in combination with a plain purplewood elliptical panel on the top appears on the satinwood marquetry card table stamped Gillow of Lancaster and London and illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillow of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. 2, Suffolk, 2008, pl.GG63, p.393 In 1788, the prominent cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster crafted an exceptional satinwood commode for John Christian, M.P., intended for his Dressing Room at Workington Hall, one of his Cumbrian estates. This semi-circular commode exemplifies the firm’s most ambitious work of the period, featuring four doors, inlaid shell motifs, and elaborate marquetry. The piece cost Gillows £11.5s.0d. to produce and was sold to Christian for £13.18s.0d., yielding a 24% profit. The commode’s refined design includes rich satinwood veneers with purplewood and tulipwood inlays, a top overhanging slightly to accommodate projecting pilasters, and French feet. The most remarkable decorative elements are the two inlaid ovals on the central doors, depicting a Cumbrian miner and a local girl carrying a “swill” basket—a highly unusual choice in English furniture design, which typically favoured classical or mythological subjects. Christian, a wealthy landowner with significant mining interests, was known for his progressive political views and advocacy for the working class. A member of the Society of Friends of the People, he likely commissioned these figures as a tribute to the local labour force. The Workington commode is notable not only for its craftsmanship and social symbolism but also because it marks a rare instance where Gillows attempted figural inlay. No other known pieces from the firm during the 18th century include similar motifs. Christian also commissioned a pair of commodes of this form from the Gillow firm which appear in the Gillow Estimate sketch books for 28 June 1786 and which remain untraced. The pair of commodes were made for his round house ‘Belle Isle’ on Lake Windermere named after his wife, the heiress Isabella Curwen whom he married in 1782. These commodes appear plain in the Gilllow Estimate sketch books but the Gillow historian Ned Pakenham has noted that often, even into the 19th century, Gillows did not always draw detail into their sketches, so handles, marquetry, fluting, reeding and carving will not always be shown or even mentioned in accompanying text in the sketch books but will be there on the executed item Lot UpdatesAll lots are subject to 25% Buyer's Premium plus VAT
A collection of various furniture to include a reproduction mahogany two drawer side table, three Victorian balloon back dining chairs, late Victorian carved mahogany framed salon chair, butler's tray stand, two oval mirrors, white painted wall shelf unit in the Classical style, Edwardian Sheraton Revival salon chair, carved mahogany framed dining chair, Scandinavian style coffee table, oak hanging corner cupboard, an oak three drawer side table in the 17th Century style, a painted floral design rectangular wall mirror in oak frame, a Sellex four section Globe Wernicke style bookcase, a circa 1900 mahogany and caned commode armchair and a mahogany pie crust occasional table in the George III manner on carved cabriole legs to claw and ball feet (being sold on behalf of Great Western Air Ambulance charity)
Y A FRENCH SERPENTINE PETIT COMMODE LATE 19TH CENTURY bombe form, kingwood and marquetry, marble top 85cm high, 72cm wide, 38cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some old chips, splits, and losses Nibble to back edge of marble Some lifting and warping to the veneer Handles and locks appear to be original Keys not present, drawers are open Drawers run smoothly Some patina to metalware Solid and stable ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A KINGWOOD AND MARQUETRY INLAID PETIT COMMODE IN LOUIS XV STYLE LATE 19TH CENTURY With arrangement of three drawers, marble top, serpentine outline, with ormolu mounts and leafy sabots 91cm high, 88cm wide, 43cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some old chips, splits, and losses Handles and locks appear to be original Key present with working locks Drawers run smoothly Solid and stable Chip to front of the marble and possible repair ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL WALNUT, GILT METAL MOUNTED, AND MARBLE TOPPED COMMODE MID 18TH CENTURY 87cm high, 126cm wide, 54cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some old chips, splits, and losses Some lifting to the veneer Signs of repair, please see images Handles and locks appear to be original Keys not present, drawers are open Drawers run smoothly Historic signs of old worm throughout, notably to one of the feet Solid and stable Some nibbles to the marble ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
A DUTCH WALNUT VENEERED AND FLORAL MARQUETRY COMMODE LATE 18TH CENTURY Of bombe outline, with arrangement of four drawers, on outswept bracket feet 88cm high, 96cm wide, 62cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some old chips, splits, and losses, particularly to drawer liners One escutcheon requires resecuring Some lifting and warping to the veneer, see images Repair to drawer base Hardware appears to have been replace Keys not present, drawers are open Historic worm Solid and stableADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French ebonised and crossbanded wood and marble topped commode, in Directoire taste, early 20th century; the mottled ochre, white and red veined top with moulded edges, above two short and three graduated long drawers, all with brass swing handles; with conforming panel sides; on tapered legs to spade feet; 94cm high, 130cm wide, 56cm deep

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