Mahogany Port Scriban Commode From Saint Martin And Cuba, Louis XV – 18th Century

Scriban chest of drawers, in solid yellow and red mahogany, coming from Saint-Martin and Cuba respectively. This La Rochelle port piece of furniture opens with two identical drawers. They each have drop oval beaded handles with mascarons and a embossed brass entry with original lock with fitted posterior key. This piece of furniture also offers two upper, smaller drawers, also equipped with entrances, locks with keys and separated by a false drawer. The rounded uprights, with fixed grooves, end in small humped doe feet. The lower crosspiece is thin and cut. The surface-mounted flap, with a single-panel, miter-cut frame, is fitted with a bronze entry and a two-comb lock with fitted bronze key. This flap opens on brass hinges and remains open, slightly raised on the supporting part, by iron hooks. The writing part is covered in redone leather, oxblood color, with gold sticker, cold sticker, decorative motifs. corner and central. The interior has two parts of three tiered drawers, with a solid mahogany front, decorated with brass buttons. In the center, a space hides a secret reserve under a sliding plate. Construction and types of wood that make up the furniture: dust covers between the drawers, dovetail assembly of the drawers, Drawers: presence of dust covers, dovetail assembly, beech sides and oak bottom Rear of the oak furniture. Mahogany from Saint-Martin: two low drawers, flap, low and high side panels. Cuban mahogany: top of the cabinet, feet, high drawers, false drawer, intermediate crossbar and low crossbar. You will remain under the spell of our 300-year-old Scriban chest of drawers with the elegance of its lines and its sobriety. ******** Period: 18th Century Excellent condition. Waxed finish. Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/commodes/commode-scriban-de-port-en-acajou-de-saint-martin-et-de-cuba- epoque-louis-xv-xviii Delivery possible, in France and Europe, by our partner specializing in the transport of furniture and works of art. Dimensions: Width: 101 cm Depth: 48.5 cm Height: 98 cm Ref: 150923