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Antique Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet – In the Manner of Edwards & Roberts
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Antique Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet – In the Manner of Edwards & Roberts

19th century
Description

A highly decorative late 19th-century Victorian inlaid side cabinet, crafted in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, and showcasing exceptional marquetry and inlay work throughout. The cabinet displays a richly figured mahogany ground, finely inlaid with scrolling foliate motifs and floral detail, reflecting the quality and refinement associated with leading Victorian cabinetmakers of the period.

The upper section features a glazed central door flanked by two glazed side compartments, each framed by elegant arched supports and turned columns. The interior is fitted with shelving and lined in a contrasting gilt-toned finish, ideal for the display of porcelain, silver, or decorative objects.

Below, the cabinet is raised on square tapered supports joined by a shaped undertier shelf, providing both structural strength and visual balance. The overall form is architectural yet elegant, combining practicality with strong decorative appeal.

An impressive and highly usable display cabinet, well suited to period interiors, libraries, dining rooms, or refined contemporary spaces seeking a statement antique piece.

Key Features

Crafted in the manner of Edwards & Roberts

Fine Victorian marquetry and inlay decoration throughout

Glazed central door with flanking glazed side compartments

Elegant arched supports and turned columns

Gilt-toned interior display shelving

Shaped undertier shelf for added presence and practicality

Strong architectural Victorian design

Date & Materials

Date: Late 19th Century

Style: Victorian, in the manner of Edwards & Roberts

Materials: Mahogany, marquetry inlay, glass

Dimensions

Height: 120 cm

Width: 91 cm

Depth: 41 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1184954
Description
A highly decorative late 19th-century Victorian inlaid side cabinet, crafted in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, and showcasing exceptional marquetry and inlay work throughout. The cabinet displays a richly figured mahogany ground, finely inlaid with scrolling foliate motifs and floral detail, reflecting the quality and refinement associated with leading Victorian cabinetmakers of the period.
The upper section features a glazed central door flanked by two glazed side compartments, each framed by elegant arched supports and turned columns.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The interior is fitted with shelving and lined in a contrasting gilt-toned finish, ideal for the display of porcelain, silver, or decorative objects.

fig 1. A Victorian dark brown timber display cabinet featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, glazed central doors with geometric glazing bars, and an open lower shelf.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet – In the Manner of Edwards & Roberts

Below, the cabinet is raised on square tapered supports joined by a shaped undertier shelf, providing both structural strength and visual balance. The overall form is architectural yet elegant, combining practicality with strong decorative appeal.

fig 2. A Victorian dark brown timber display cabinet featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, glazed central doors with geometric glazing bars, and an open lower shelf.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet – In the Manner of Edwards & Roberts

An impressive and highly usable display cabinet, well suited to period interiors, libraries, dining rooms, or refined contemporary spaces seeking a statement antique piece.

Key Features

Crafted in the manner of Edwards & Roberts

fig 3. A Victorian dark brown timber display cabinet featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, glazed central doors with geometric glazing bars, and an open lower shelf.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet – In the Manner of Edwards & Roberts

Fine Victorian marquetry and inlay decoration throughout

Glazed central door with flanking glazed side compartments

Elegant arched supports and turned columns

Gilt-toned interior display shelving

Shaped undertier shelf for added presence and practicality

fig 4. A Victorian dark brown timber display cabinet featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, glazed central doors with geometric glazing bars, and an open lower shelf.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet – In the Manner of Edwards & Roberts

Strong architectural Victorian design

Date & Materials

Date: Late 19th Century

Style: Victorian, in the manner of Edwards & Roberts

Materials: Mahogany, marquetry inlay, glass

Dimensions

Height: 120 cm

Width: 91 cm

Depth: 41 cm

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184954
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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A Victorian dark brown timber display cabinet featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, glazed central doors with geometric glazing bars, and an open lower shelf.
Antique Victorian Inlaid Display Cabinet – In the Manner of Edwards & Roberts
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Victorian Sheraton Revival cabinets, popularised in the late nineteenth century, draw design inspiration from Thomas Sheratons late eighteenth-century neoclassicism. They typically feature classical proportions, fine marquetry or parquetry inlays, delicate astragal glazing, and slim turned or tapered legs.

High-end late Victorian cabinets were constructed using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or satinwood. Inlays often incorporated contrasting timber veneers, boxwood, ebony, mother-of-pearl, or bone to create intricate floral and arabesque patterns.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass lock mechanisms, and fine hand-cut timber veneers. Stamped signatures or metal maker plaques from prominent London cabinetmakers like Edwards & Roberts are often found on drawer edges or back panels.

A glazed vitrine serves as a focal point against a neutral or boldly painted wall in a living room, dining area, or wide hallway. It provides secure, dust-free display space for curated collections of ceramics, glassware, or decorative art objects.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting or wood shrinkage. Dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax paste sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish.
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