Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Raised on eight ring turned feet with brass and porcelain castor's. The ends and back of the desk are polished so it can be free standing, stamped Edwards and Roberts to the frieze drawer circa 1890
Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845, and had premises at 21 Wardour Street London. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where they continued to trade until the end of the century.
They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting and restoring the finest antique furniture and there are many examples of their earlier furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp.
Edwards & Roberts specialized in Marquetry, inlay and Ormolu.
Dimensions: 48" wide x 25" deep 30" high (knee hole 24" high x 19" wide)
Condition: This desk is in excellent condition, fully cleaned and waxed, replacement leather inset
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Walnut Late Victorian Pedestal Desk by Edwards & Roberts
