Gravener Antiques

Description

An exceptional quality “Gris St Anne” marble topped French Louis Philippe Hungarian watered ash 4 drawer Commode.
This Antique commode has a beautifully figured grey marble top known as Gris St Anne. It is quarried mainly in Belgium at Gougnies near Charleroi and at Biesme, Namur.
Having the finest quality Hungarian watered ash veneers this commode has been constructed with 4 oak lined drawers each retaining their original locks, handles, escutcheons and mounts, all in bronze. The shaped cushion drawer to the top below which are three further drawers with the veneers matched to run through the drawers and their styles being a sign of quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. In excellent condition. 900mm high, 1270mm wide and 570mm deep. Circa 1850

W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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