Henry Dasson 1825-1896 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany commode Paris, dated 1878

surmounted by a brocatelle violette d'Espagne marble top, fitted with three frieze drawers above two deep drawers, the carcass stamped twice HENRY DASSON/1878, the bronze molding to the apron engraved henry Dasson 1878

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. One original key but stuck to middle drawer and bent. The gilt bronze retained the original gilding but will need to be cleaned. The marble top with some cracks consistent with original veining and with traces of beige filler.
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