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Victorian Mahogany & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet Edwards & Roberts
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Victorian Mahogany & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet Edwards & Roberts

19th century
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Firmly Attributed to Edwards & Roberts

A late 19th century, Sheraton revival, fiddleback mahogany & marquetry inlaid Bonheur du jour. The upper section having a shaped gallery with quadrant galleried shelves flanking a central fall front panel inlaid with fountain scene, opening to reveal a leather lined writing surface and fitted interior with satinwood veneered small drawers. The bow shaped base with concave central drawer and frieze inlaid with floral swags, standing on four square section tapering legs ending in cast ormolu sabots.

Height 51 ½” (131cm)

Width 36” (91.5cm)

Depth 18” (46cm)

English

Circa 1890

The firm of Edwards and Roberts were among the leading English cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. The firm produced high quality furniture, often in the style of 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. By 1892 Edwards and Roberts had taken additional premises in more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street and the surrounding neighborhood, continuing to trade until the end of the century.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

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SA1167235
Dealers Internal Reference
5005
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Description
Firmly Attributed to Edwards & Roberts

A late 19th century, Sheraton revival, fiddleback mahogany & marquetry inlaid Bonheur du jour. The upper section having a shaped gallery with quadrant galleried shelves flanking a central fall front panel inlaid with fountain scene, opening to reveal a leather lined writing surface and fitted interior with satinwood veneered small drawers.

The bow shaped base with concave central drawer and frieze inlaid with floral swags, standing on four square section tapering legs ending in cast ormolu sabots.
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fig 1. A Victorian mahogany bonheur du jour cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, a central upper cupboard, tiered side shelves with brass galleries, and tapered square legs.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet Edwards & Roberts

Height 51 ½” (131cm)

Width 36” (91.5cm)

Depth 18” (46cm)

English

Circa 1890

The firm of Edwards and Roberts were among the leading English cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. The firm produced high quality furniture, often in the style of 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. By 1892 Edwards and Roberts had taken additional premises in more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street and the surrounding neighborhood, continuing to trade until the end of the century.

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167235
Dealers Internal Ref
5005
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
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Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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A Victorian mahogany bonheur du jour cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, a central upper cupboard, tiered side shelves with brass galleries, and tapered square legs.
Victorian Mahogany & Marquetry Bonheur du Jour Cabinet Edwards & Roberts
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A Victorian mahogany bonheur du jour cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, a central upper cupboard, tiered side shelves with brass galleries, and tapered square legs.
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A bonheur du jour is a specialised form of ladys writing desk that originated in eighteenth-century France, characterised by a small central cabinet or tier of drawers set above a flat writing surface.

Nineteenth-century examples predominantly feature solid mahogany frames accented with satinwood marquetry inlays, brass gallery rims, and hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, maker stamps on drawer tops or locks, and smooth timber patina underneath.

These compact writing cabinets function effectively as focal accent tables in formal living rooms, entry hallways, or master bedrooms paired with contemporary lighting.

Keep timber away from direct sunlight and heat radiators, clear dust regularly using a soft dry cloth, and apply natural beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain.
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