Important South African & International Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 17 March 2014

English Silver, Furniture and Porcelain

Sold for

ZAR 11 710
Lot 179
  • A William IV mahogany metamorphic commode armchair
  • A William IV mahogany metamorphic commode armchair
  • A William IV mahogany metamorphic commode armchair
  • A William IV mahogany metamorphic commode armchair
  • A William IV mahogany metamorphic commode armchair
  • A William IV mahogany metamorphic commode armchair


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 710

About this Item

A William IV mahogany metamorphic commode armchair

the curved crest rail carved with acanthus leaves, overscroll arms, detachable seat with hinged cover enclosing a porcelain chamber pot transfer-printed with flowers, the side with recessed brass hand pull plunger and covered water closet, the front with a pair of arched panelled doors enclosing a metal pail, with panelled sides, the chamber pot by R Weiss, 38 Charing Crofs [sic], London, with hairline crack



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