A pair of Portuguese fruitwood inlaid rosewood, tulipwood and marquetry commodes in mid 18th century style, 19th century

each with a serpertine yellow brocatelle marble top

The marble tops are very beautiful with some miniscule chips. There are some old very minor restorations to the veneer which have been very well executed. The commodes have been stained on the top and the back. There are some very minor chips to the marble tops commensurate with age and usage. There is a section of veneer missing from the rear right leg of one and a minor section to the right frieze of the same, which can easily be restored. There is some very minor lifting of the veneer but this is hardly noticeable. There are some very minor scratches to the central medallion of one, as visible from photograph. There have been some internal restorations. There is restoration to the veneer on the left front and rear right leg of one commode which has a restored horizontal crack in each side, which is opening up slightly again, but this does not detract from the piece. There is evidence of previous handles. In overall very good conserved condition. Can be placed immediately.
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