$711
Federal Carved Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Commode, New England, c. 1815-20, the hinged top with reeded edge and ovolo corners, with attached faux two-drawer facade, opens to an interior which housed the chamber pot, with flanking quarter-engaged reeded vase- and ring-turned posts continuing to legs, replaced old brass hardware, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 28 1/2, wd. 25 3/4, dp. 19 1/2 in. shrinkage cracks, cockbeading needs regluing.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-08-14