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I & M Commode for sale

23/9/2018

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A 1775 commode attributed to Ince & Mayhew is being offered for sale by Frank Partridge.  The commode is made from  padouk, sycamore and holly, a trademark of Ince & Mayhew.   A striking attraction is the painted oval panel of the central door which depicts Diana in her chariot.  There are three doors, each enclosing three blue paper-lined drawers.  The marquetry on the top and the frieze are beautiful, with the typical swags and bows of the firm. 

The top is in excellent condition as it lifts up so would not have had objects placed on it, ruining the surface.   The commode would have been kept in a lady's boudoir.  As it is semi-elliptical, it really needs to be placed in front of a mirror to fully appreciate the design, which shows half a sunflower. 

The description on the dealer's website gives full information and photographs.


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    Sarah Ingle is the great great great great grand-daughter of William Ince and has been researching her family history for a number of years. She thoroughly enjoyed the detective work involved in tracing William’s lineage.

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