CIRCA 1765, IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE DRESSING-COMMODE
CIRCA 1765, IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE
The moulded top above four graduated drawers, the top drawer fitted with a green baize-lined slide enclosing lidded compartments and dividers surrounding a folding mirror, on angled bracket feet, with short-grain drawer kickers
32 ¾ in. (83.5 cm.) high; 38 ¾ in. (98.5 cm.) wide; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

This model of gilt-metal handle was favoured by Thomas Chippendale and is the same model used on the magnificent parcel-gilt padouk breakfront bookcase supplied to Lord Dumfries for Dumfries House in 1759. The same escutcheon can also be found on a chest of drawers at Dumfries House. Short-grain drawer kickers are a distinctive constructional feature linked to the workshop of Thomas Chippendale.

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