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Pair of Singed Linke Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, Francois Linke, Paris FR

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Pair of singed Linke bronze mounted and parquetry commodes in the Louis XV style. Parisian made cabinets are signed "F. Linke" on the bronze mounts. Shaped molded marble top, frieze drawer over cartouche panel doors, shelf interior, foliate mounted stiles, scrolled shaped apron, foliate sabots and original keys.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 54.75 in (139.07 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th-Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Great condition- recently polished, No major repairs or restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5188119833632
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