A Dutch gilt-bronze mounted rosewood and satinwood marquetry commode attributed to Horrix, circa 1760

overall banded, the moulded serpentine-shaped rouge griotte marble top above two doors, veneered sans traverse with a central roset-motif, the angles with pierced rocaille clasps, on small splayed legs with pierced sabots

There are the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and usage. Minor old restorations to the veneers and the construction. Minor losses and loose veneers. In overall reasonable condition. Attractive and recommendable commode.
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Although it is difficult to attribute this commode, there are certain aspects of design and construction which do correspond to a group of commodes attributed to Matthijs Horrix. The outline of the banding with concave cut corners, the shape of the apron and doors, as well as the lock-mechanism of the doors can also be found on a commode in the Royal Palace Huis Ten Bosch.
Another resemblance with the group attributed by Horrix is the use of the ornamental gilt-bronze mounts, such as the asymetrical shaped handles and skirt, and the corner mounts and sabots. These mounts can be traced to Britain and appear in sales catalogues of a Birmingham metalwork firm, which was manufacturing mounts for export.