Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts

In overall good, stable, complete condition. Mounts all appear present and intact with fairly even, darker patina. Marble top intact. without cracks or repairs. Some minor chipping primarily to back. Stenciled "Made in France." Case having even finish throughout. Some areas of lifting and minor loss to inlays, primarily to lower on left side. Drawers open smoothly. Having lock, but lacking key. Upper drawer with split to bottom panel. Oak is secondary wood. Possibly an early 20th century example. The bottom of the commode is stabilized with two pine boards. The bottom is further stenciled "Made in France."

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