Lot Essay
Gillow's supplied a similar but larger commode in 1788. It had shell inlay in both doors and the top and it is possible that this is what was originally inlaid into this commode.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY COMMODE, crossbanded and inlaid overall with ebonised lines, the semi-elliptical top inlaid with a semi-circle, above four graduated drawers flanked by oval-inlaid doors, one enclosing four hinged drawers, on stop-fluted square tapering legs and tapering feet, the parquetry panels inserted in the 19th Century
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY COMMODE, crossbanded and inlaid overall with ebonised lines, the semi-elliptical top inlaid with a semi-circle, above four graduated drawers flanked by oval-inlaid doors, one enclosing four hinged drawers, on stop-fluted square tapering legs and tapering feet, the parquetry panels inserted in the 19th Century
44in. (112cm.) wide; 35in. (91cm.) high; 21in. (53cm.) deep
44in. (112cm.) wide; 35in. (91cm.) high; 21in. (53cm.) deep