A finely mounted Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted fruitwood marquetry and parquetry two drawer small commode France, late 19th century

surmounted by a Sarrancolin marble top and fitted with two drawers sans traverse

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. It is highly possible that this commode was originally not mounted with bronze mounts and decorated at a later stage.
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