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Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825

About the Item

A very handsome & capacious three drawer commode in highly grained ash, the top inlaid with rectilinear parquetry motifs in German walnut, surrounding a heart-shaped marquetry motif centred by a silvered Christogram (IHS), intersected by marquetry motifs of an anchor & cross – the three motifs being symbolic of Love (Heart), Hope (Anchor) & Faith (Cross), flanked on either side by the initials P & F in Old German script. The overhanging top drawer surmounting two graduated full-width drawers, their fronts inlaid with contrasting light & dark parquetry motifs in walnut & maple, and retain their original embossed brass backplates, bail handles & iron locks - however their keyholes have been filled in. The front of the case flanked on either side by ebonized tapering columns with embossed ormolu mounts, raised overall upon splayed rear supports & carved paw-shaped front supports. The aforementioned Christogram which appears on the top, together with the two initials, suggests that this may possibly have been a dowry gift.

Dimensions:

Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)

Style:

Biedermeier (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ash,Brass,Iron,Maple,Pine,Walnut,Carved,Inlay,Marquetry,Parquetry

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1825

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: The keyholes were apparently filled in many years ago with wood shavings, which could be excavated if requested. There are no keys, however a competent locksmith should be able to manufacture one. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good overall condition, the natural surface with a waxed finish, exhibiting a fine old patina. No apparent restorations, minor loss of the outer toe to the paw-shaped front right support.

Seller Location:

Ottawa, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2728331936222

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