Lot 257 , A George III Chippendale style mahogany serpentine commode W 112cm D 62cm H 83cm

A George III Chippendale style mahogany serpentine commode
with moulded top and four graduated long drawers flanked by canted angles capped with scrolls and serpentine sides, on carved bracket feet,
W 112cm D 62cm H 83cm
£1,500-2,500

Condition:
Originally a dressing chest. Dated c.1755. Overall of a slightly faded mid brown mahogany tone with signs of old wear and tear including various stains throughout but particularly to the top. Top and front are more faded than the sides, the top drawer at one time was fitted with divisions and compartments, it still retains some divisions and two short drawers, also at one time had an internal slide, locks look original, handle also look original but are strangely cut out on the inside. Wear commensurate with use around the feet, back right foot has sections missing. Provenance- The Hon. Alfred Clive Lawrence was the son of Alfred Tristram Lawrence, 1st Baron Trevethin and Jessie Elizabeth Lawrence. He married Mildred Margaret Dew, daughter of Reverend Edward Parker Dew, on 28 July 1924. He was admitted to Middle Temple in 1902 entitled to practise as a barrister. He was Solicitor with ther Ministry of Labour between 1907 and 1923 and was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1918. He was awarded the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus of Italy and was Procurator-General and Solicitor for the Treasury in 1923. thence by family descent.

Sold for £19,000