Louis-Philippe Rosewood, Burl Wood and Marble-Top Commode mid-19th century, the inset rounded rectangular marble top above a conforming case fitted with a bi-paneled drop-front secretary drawer, opening to an inset leather writing surface and four small drawers, over two paneled cupboard doors, raised above a shaped apron on scrolled feet. h. 39-1/2", w. 51", d. 21-1/2"
Estimate $300-500 **In overall very good condition. The case is very sturdy and stable with no movement observed in its joints. Marble in very good condition. The tilt/open mechanism for the fall-front drawer face is functional. There are some veneer tears in the desk interior work surface. Locks are present; a functional key is not. The applied wooden key escutcheon is missing from one of the cupboard doors. There is a vertical shrinkage crack in the panel on one side of the case. The lower interior has a set of open-face linen drawers.
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