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Superb Victorian Edwards and Roberts Display Cabinet
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Superb Victorian Edwards and Roberts Display Cabinet

19th century
Sold 15 March 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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A superb quality late Victorian inlaid mahogany break front display cabinet by highly regarded maker Edwards & Roberts c.1890. Constructed from choice cut solid mahogany with a fruitwood strung top, which includes a brass gallery to the rear edge and sides. Break front inlaid frieze below with concealed drawer to the centre section. The mahogany frame is strung and inlaid with fruitwood, which continues to the panelled base section with superbly inlaid panels; swept apron below with splayed legs to the corners. The cabinet is glazed with bevelled edge quarter plate glass to the front and sides and a hinged door with working lock and key to the centre section. The door allowing access to the three shelf interior with original soft green velvet covering and mahogany trimmed fruitwood strung edges. Spacious storage section to the base and original maker label to the inside of the door. The finest quality with wonderful detail throughout, presented in immaculate original condition with a rich colour and polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 52" wide x 14.5" deep x 58" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Display Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201283
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43056
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Description
A superb quality late Victorian inlaid mahogany break front display cabinet by highly regarded maker Edwards & Roberts c.1890.
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Constructed from choice cut solid mahogany with a fruitwood strung top, which includes a brass gallery to the rear edge and sides.
Sturmans Antiques

Break front inlaid frieze below with concealed drawer to the centre section. The mahogany frame is strung and inlaid with fruitwood, which continues to the panelled base section with superbly inlaid panels; swept apron below with splayed legs to the corners. The cabinet is glazed with bevelled edge quarter plate glass to the front and sides and a hinged door with working lock and key to the centre section. The door allowing access to the three shelf interior with original soft green velvet covering and mahogany trimmed fruitwood strung edges. Spacious storage section to the base and original maker label to the inside of the door. The finest quality with wonderful detail throughout, presented in immaculate original condition with a rich colour and polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 52" wide x 14.5" deep x 58" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Display Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201283
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43056
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

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A freestanding Victorian mahogany display cabinet featuring glass doors and panels with delicate floral marquetry inlay.
Superb Victorian Edwards and Roberts Display Cabinet
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Inlaid banding, Glazed panels, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 147.5 cm (58 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

Victorian display cabinets, particularly those influenced by revival styles and cabinet makers like Edwards and Roberts, gained prominence during the 19th century as a way to showcase precious collections of porcelain, curiosities, and books behind protective glass.

These cabinets were typically constructed from high-quality timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or satinwood, often featuring intricate marquetry or floral inlay, hand-cut dovetail joints, and glazed timber-framed doors.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct construction techniques, such as hand-cut dovetailing in drawers, old glass with subtle imperfections or bubbles, traditional beeswax finishes, and sometimes makers stamps or paper labels on the woodwork.

A vintage display cabinet can serve as a sophisticated focal point in a contemporary living room or dining area by styling the interior shelves with a curated, minimalist arrangement of ceramics, books, and sculptural objects to balance the ornate exterior.

Preserve antique cabinets by keeping them out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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