A pair of German Rococo brass-mounted small walnut commodes, mid-18th century

the shaped top above two drawers, on cabriole legs 

This pair of small commodes have marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The top of one with discoloration and overall lifting and losses to the veneer. The front with one loss visible from the catalogue photograph and minor lifting. The right return with some discoloration. The front right foot with one repaired break. The second commode with minor liftings to the top and old repairs to the moulded border. The front with minor losses to the veneer, the upper drawer with part of one handle missing. These commodes would benefit from a light clean according to taste.
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