Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Washstand

Item Details

An antique Victorian Eastlake walnut washstand, circa 1880. This American mottled brown marble topped washstand is made of walnut with figured walnut veneer. It features a carved architectural pediment decorated with dentil moldings, a panel of foliage with three roundels charged with primroses, and a panel of figured walnut veneer over the rectangular mirror set in a frame with incised carved lines between similarly moulded supports.
The mirror rests on the three-sided marble backsplash above the marble top above the cabinet with one full-width drawer over two stacked drawers on the left and a cabinet door to the right. The drawers offer knapp or scallop-and-dowel joints (in use 1871-1900), figured walnut veneer panels, and carved fruit and foliage pulls. The door features a recessed panel of figured walnut veneer. The piece rests on a plinth base on castors. Key not included. There are no visible maker’s marks.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- various marks, scratches, scuffs and rubs overall, some discoloration to mirror, one piece of marble loose.

Dimensions

Item #

17LOU211-093