A George II mahogany gentleman`s dressing commode circa 1760

with a moulded top above a top drawer fitted with a leather inset brushing slide above a dressing mirror and small compartments some with lids and a side drawer fitted for writing implements, with three drawers below, on bracket feet

Burrow Hall, Burrow-with- Burrow, Lancashire.

This is in good general condition. The colour and patina are excellent. Ready to place.
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This beautifully patinated gentleman`s dressing chest is of a quality normally associated with the work of Thomas Chippendale. The restrained form enhanced by beautifully cast brass handles and exceptionally fine construction relates to commissions such as that for Paxton House in Scotland. For comparison see Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, London, 1978, 2 vols, vol II., pp.60-61, 116-117. The influence can also be seen in Thomas Chippendale`s The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker`s Director, 1754, pl. XLI., which depicts  `Buroe Tables' and from which the present lot evolves.

For comparison, see an almost identical example,  Christie`s London, 4th July 2002, lot 163, sold £17,925, incl. premium.