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Rare 1860s Antique Victorian Round Walnut Commode/Potty
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This IS honestly an awesome piece; and while so many people use the word "rare" on eBay, this is an item that IS very hard to find, and even harder to find in this condition. It's a beautifully elegant little piece of furniture that would be mistaken for a lady's sewing chest --- but if opened, guaranteed to stimulate conversation! I've only ever seen one other in 30+ years. My life-long preference has always been for "civilized" or city antiques, and this is the epitome of civilized living in the 1800's. This little commode is done in beautiful figured walnut, and when I cleaned off years and years of dirt, I found that its original finish was still in beautiful, satiny condition. It does have a few scuffs w it's brushed paint, some wear on the seat and a section below the rim (pictured) w a piece of trim must've cracked off a long time ago. Its only real flaw, though, is that the joints on the seat are separating and t's a small piece of wood missing at a dovetail. This should be very visible in the photos. While that's not difficult to fix at all, I haven't done it as I'm sadly glue-challenged. I never manage to do it well. I've also taken the photos with the remnants of the ironstone chamber pot. This must've been a casualty of an earlier move, and I haven't included it in the auction. It adds a great deal of weight and is replaceable. In any case, if you read Gone with the Wind, you'll remember the balls and the ladies' dressing rooms with the commode behind the screen. This is undoubtedly the type of commode that would've befitted a ballroom environment or musical tea. Not only is it lovely to look at, but it's cushioned on top - permitting it to be used as a seat. Also both lids are lined with metal (zinc?) for a firm seal to keep it from becoming unpleasant to have around. If I kept it, I'd replace the old carpet on the top with a piece of needlepoint and use it as a lift top cabinet in my sitting room -- to store all the little things in life that cause clutter -- magazines, mail, etc.. For someone who sews, it would make a gorgeous sewing chest. It would add a graceful touch to most any decor --- Early American, Victorian, country, or French. This pretty commode measures 16 inches high (plus another inch for the cushioning on top) by 17 inches at its widest point. As noted, it has casters and is in fully original condition. It really IS a wonderful piece! In respect to shipping, I've quoted based upon an average for US (48 state) addresses. For other areas it will be important to realize that oversize packaging rates will apply; and International costs may be prohibitive for this reason. Pick up is also fine in Annville, PA (near Hershey) or Lemoyne, PA (near Harrisburg). Both locations are south central PA within commuting distance of Baltimore, Philadelphia, etc..
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