A fine and important Georgian period serpentine mahogany commode-chest with a slight French influence of particular high quality  and choice of dramatic timbers suggesting a master maker .Unusually having two deep more useful drawers , giving an elegant drawing room appearannce with original gilt bronze handles and rarely seen carrying handles to the sides. " Wonderful collectors item "

Of note - an important provenance proven by the Norman Adams label to the inside of the drawer front . Norman Adams being the byword for par excellence dealing and scholarship in the field of 18th Century English Furniture .

See - Norman Adams 18th Century English Furniture Page 388 for a piece undoubtably by the same maker ( Hill of Marlborough ) commissioned for the Duke of Norfolk .

 Width 107 cms.......Depth 57 cms.......Height 87 cms

 Width  42  ins.........Depth 22.5 ins......Height 34 ins

Ref 5788

POA

Ref No: 5788