Rare quartered oak half commode
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 31.5″H x 17.5″W x 17.5″D
Finish: Probably refinished years ago. It has an old patina on the present finish
Rare quartered oak half commode signed “T. Brooks, Brooklyn, NY” underneath the marble. The original marble has minor staining on the top and has all four corners cut to match the contour of the base.
The drawer front, door panel, base, back and side panels are all made of highly figured walnut. There are bar pulls on the drawer and door to the cupboard. The oak and walnut are a very unusual combination of woods. Brooks is one of the best cabinet makers of this period.
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