A Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany commode Paris, late 19th century, the bronze mounts by Henri Picard

surmounted by a Sarrancolin marble top, three frieze drawers above two long drawers, some mounts have been removed to reveal the mark H. P. r

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places also consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. The marble with the usual minute chips to edges, light scratches to surface consistent with age and use, due to placing object on top. Professional restoration to marble visible to the underside, with rods and fillers. Bronze is finely cast, and is matte and burnished. The commode has one key, but it has a broken head. It is lacking the lock of the middle frieze drawer. Carcass modified with older elements
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