Victorian Satinwood Marquetry Bookcase Attributed to Edwards & Roberts

Name: Victorian Satinwood Marquetry Bookcase Attributed to Edwards & Roberts
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1061295
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

Description

An exceptional quality late Victorian period Sheraton Revival satinwood antique bookcase attributed to Edwards & Roberts with marquetry fan inlay and wheat husk swags to the top, finished with purpleheart and boxwood string inlay and fiddleback mahogany crossbanding.

The bookcase has Greek key moulding and is beautifully inlaid with fine swag and ribbon design to the frieze, with inlaid urn and flowers to sides, framed with purpleheart and boxwood string inlay terminating to four square tapering vase shaped feet.

The cabinet has two doors each with their original glass panels and working lock and key. Inside reveals a polished mahogany interior and three adjustable shelves each with string inlay to the front.

Height - 108 cm (42 ½ inches)

Width - 132 cm (52 inches)

Depth - 34 cm (13 ½ inches)

Circa - 1890

Edwards & Roberts was established in 1845 at 21 Wardour Street in London and produced fine furniture both in the contemporary styles of the time and in earlier English, French and Georgian styles. They became known for their excellent cabinet work and marquetry inlay.

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

132cm (51.97")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1061295

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. Victorian Satinwood Marquetry Bookcase Attributed to Edwards & Roberts

The bookcase has Greek key moulding and is beautifully inlaid with fine swag and ribbon design to the frieze, with inlaid urn and flowers to sides, framed with purpleheart and boxwood string inlay terminating to four square tapering vase shaped feet.

The cabinet has two doors each with their original glass panels and working lock and key.

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Inside reveals a polished mahogany interior and three adjustable shelves each with string inlay to the front.

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

fig 2. Victorian Satinwood Marquetry Bookcase Attributed to Edwards & Roberts

Height - 108 cm (42 ½ inches)

Width - 132 cm (52 inches)

Depth - 34 cm (13 ½ inches)

Circa - 1890

Edwards & Roberts was established in 1845 at 21 Wardour Street in London and produced fine furniture both in the contemporary styles of the time and in earlier English, French and Georgian styles. They became known for their excellent cabinet work and marquetry inlay.