Serpentine Two Door Commode in Rosewood circa 1785 John Gee the Duke of Gloucester

the Duke of Gloucester

2003 (Lot 55)

An unusual set of six needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs

the stiles carved with bell flowers

Serpentine Two Door Commode in Rosewood circa 1785 John Gee the Duke of GloucesterA fine serpentine faded rosewood two door commode circa 1770, the top banded and inlaid with satinwood starbursts at the two front corners, supported by cluster columns flanking the doors, the doors having banded panels bordered with astragals with inset corners, the corners inverted and inlaid with satinwood starbursts at each corner resting on a plinth base. The interior holds four open drawers. Circa 1785. Ex collection, Vernay & Jussel Ht. 37, W.