Inlaid Mahogany Cupboard by Edwards and Roberts

Name: Inlaid Mahogany Cupboard by Edwards and Roberts
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA430725
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A splendid inlaid mahogany cupboard, or gentlemans press, by the renowned maker Edwards and Roberts of London. Of fine quality construction using a very high grade of dense Cuban mahogany. The top is cross banded in satinwood , which is replicated to the drawer fronts. The freeze is decorated with garlands of harebells and a central paterae. The cupboard doors are adorned with profuse floral marquetry inlay of the highest quality. This piece of furniture provides extensive storage space; the central cupboards doors (lockable, key supplied) open to reveal a series of 4 pull-out trays. The cupboards are flanked by two banks of 4 graduated drawers, each fitted with their original brass handles. This item would serve well in a variety of room settings in the modern home, eg dining room, bedroom or living room, potentially as a TV cupboard. We have had it cleaned and waxed in our workshops so it is now offered for sale in excellent original condition with a lovely colour and patina.

Dimensions:

Width 199cms

Depth 54cms

Height 112cms

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.

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

199cm (78.35")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA430725

Dealers Internal Reference

944

Description

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This piece of furniture provides extensive storage space; the central cupboards doors (lockable, key supplied) open to reveal a series of 4 pull-out trays.

Camden Antiques

The cupboards are flanked by two banks of 4 graduated drawers, each fitted with their original brass handles. This item would serve well in a variety of room settings in the modern home, eg dining room, bedroom or living room, potentially as a TV cupboard. We have had it cleaned and waxed in our workshops so it is now offered for sale in excellent original condition with a lovely colour and patina.

fig 1. Inlaid Mahogany Cupboard by Edwards and Roberts

Dimensions:

Width 199cms

Depth 54cms

Height 112cms

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.