Bidspirit auction | American Classical Mahogany Commode

American Classical Mahogany Commode - Origin: American Date: Circa 1840-1860 Period/Style: American Classical Materials: Mahogany and mahogany veneer, secondary woods, and white marble Form: Bedside or pot commode Description: American Classical mahogany and mahogany-veneered bedside commode, circa 1840-1860. The cylindrical case has an inset circular white marble top within a broad molded surround, above a conforming bowed cupboard door fitted with a turned knob and opening to a circular interior shelf. Raised on a conforming molded plinth base. The compact marble-top form was intended for bedside use and is also identified in American furniture cataloging as a pot commode. Dimensions: 27 in. H, 15 in. diameter. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Retains an old refinished surface with scattered scratches, abrasions, finish variation, shrinkage lines, and minor edge wear. Marble has scratches, discoloration, surface marks, and small edge imperfections. Interior shelf exhibits considerable staining, residue, abrasions, and edge wear. Door and base show age-related movement and minor veneer separation. Dimensions: 27 x 15 in