Lot 541 , An 18th century Maltese olive wood and fruitwood serpentine commode, W.6ft 1in.

An 18th century Maltese olive wood and fruitwood serpentine commode, with four long graduated drawers and inlaid with star motifs, on scroll legs, W.6ft 1in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Width 6ft 1in.
Depth 2ft 4in.
Height 3ft 7.5in

Serpentine top is slightly out of shape, there is a slight warp to both corners and a shallow dip in the middle, there are some minor areas of replacement veneers and minor shrinkage cracks to some veneers in places as you would expect particularly on the shaped sides, there are some minor areas of old worm damage, general minor scuffs and marks and stains all over as expected, overall reasonable condition.

Appears to have the original locks but we do not have the key.


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Sold for £1,600