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Satinwood and Marquetry Tray by Edwards and Roberts
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Satinwood and Marquetry Tray by Edwards and Roberts

19th century
Description

A rare satinwood kidney shaped serving tray with beautiful marquetry including ebony, boxwood, coromandel and harewood.

Circa 1880 (maybe earlier) with the makers label 'Edwards and Roberts' on the back. Brass carrying handles.

Size - 26" x 14" / 66cm x 26cm

Edwards and Roberts were among the best English furniture makers of the 19th centuary. Using the finest timber they were renowned for the quality and style of their marquetry furniture which is much sought after today. It is rare to find a tray with this makers stamp on it and even rarer to find one with a paper label.

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Satinwood Marquetry Serving Tray to the 1880s.

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SA1220462
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A rare satinwood kidney shaped serving tray with beautiful marquetry including ebony, boxwood, coromandel and harewood.

Circa 1880 (maybe earlier) with the makers label 'Edwards and Roberts' on the back. Brass carrying handles.

fig 1. A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles.
fig 1. Satinwood and Marquetry Tray by Edwards and Roberts

Size - 26" x 14" / 66cm x 26cm

Edwards and Roberts were among the best English furniture makers of the 19th centuary.

“
Using the finest timber they were renowned for the quality and style of their marquetry furniture which is much sought after today.
Fairford Barn Antiques

It is rare to find a tray with this makers stamp on it and even rarer to find one with a paper label.

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Satinwood Marquetry Serving Tray to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220462
Dealers Internal Ref
188/861/502
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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Archive I A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles.

Satinwood and Marquetry Tray by Edwards and Roberts

Archive II A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles. View II
Archive III A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles. View III
Archive IV A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles. View IV
Archive V A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles. View V
Archive VI A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles. View VI
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Fairford Barn Antiques
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A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles.
Satinwood and marquetry tray by Edwards and Roberts
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A kidney-shaped satinwood tray with classical urn marquetry inlay, a wavy gallery rim, and two cast brass handles.
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Neoclassical Revival marquetry trays feature symmetrical wood veneer inlays incorporating Greco-Roman motifs such as urns, garlands, and acanthus leaves, often set on fine hardwoods like satinwood or mahogany.

These trays typically utilise a base of dense hardwood lined with light satinwood or mahogany veneers, detailed with exotic fruitwood inlays for contrast, and finished with cast brass handles and shaped gallery borders.

Authentic period pieces display natural grain variation, fine hand-cut veneer joinery, subtle oxidisation on brass hardware, and occasionally maker stamps or stencils from prominent cabinetmakers on the underside.

A decorative marquetry tray can be placed on a sideboard, coffee table, or ottoman to group smaller objects like decanters, glassware, or candles, adding historic depth to contemporary furniture.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping the tray away from direct sunlight or damp environments, and applying a quality beeswax sparingly to protect the veneer.
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