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A fine pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany commodes attributed to Wright & Elwick, each having a rectangular top with bow fronted centre and moulded edge above three graduated bow fronted central drawers, retaining the original brass ornate rococo handles and escutcheons, above an arched recess and flanked by trefoil panelled doors revealing a shelf, with a further drawer below; on plinth bases with concealed timber castors.
Note: There are slight differences in drawer construction.
Literature: F. Lewis Hinckley, ‘A Directory of Queen Anne, Early Georgian and Chippendale Furniture’, 1971, p. 238, illus. 429.
F. Lewis Hinckley, ‘Metropolitan Furniture of the Georgian Years’, 1987, p. 123, illus. 192.
Provenance: Collection of Barbara Hutton, USA.
Note: There are slight differences in drawer construction.
Literature: F. Lewis Hinckley, ‘A Directory of Queen Anne, Early Georgian and Chippendale Furniture’, 1971, p. 238, illus. 429.
F. Lewis Hinckley, ‘Metropolitan Furniture of the Georgian Years’, 1987, p. 123, illus. 192.
Provenance: Collection of Barbara Hutton, USA.
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Of the Period
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
circa 1765
Period
Materials and Techniques
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
32.09 in. H
x
39.57 in. W
x
21.65 in. D
82 cm H
x
101 cm W
x
55 cm D
Dealer Location
London, United Kingdom
Number of Items
1
Reference Number
LU102661071012
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Ronald Phillips
+44 3333442613
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- The British Antique Dealers' Association
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