A matched pair of brass-mounted mahogany commodes Directoire, circa 1790

each with mottled black and white marble top above a long drawer panelled to simulate three drawers, above two further long drawers

The marble top has been restored where it has broken in several places in the past. The front right corner of the marble top looks a replacement as its a slightly different colour to the rest. Old minor marks, chips and scratches generally. The escutcheon in the middle of the top drawer and bottom drawer maybe later replacements as they have a small gap above. There is a triangular shaped patch to the veneer beneath the top left side. The panels on both sides have warped. Second In country house condition. Rear left leg restored where it has broken off in the past. Old marks chips, scratches generally commensurate with age. The left handle on the middle drawer is missing but can easily be replaced. The lower panels on both sides are warped and have hairline splits.
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