Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase by Edwards and Roberts

Name: Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase by Edwards and Roberts
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA433100
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A fine quality, and refined, inlaid mahogany bookcase by the prestigious firm of Edwards and Roberts of London. Of excellent construction in the Sheraton revival style in dense solid mahogany timber, now with a wonderful rich colour and patina. The mahogany is decorated throughout with satinwood banding and stringing inlay. The whole bookcase is of break-fronted form and has a series of 3 glazed doors (lockable, with key supplied) over 3 drawers. Each glazed door opens to access a display space with adjustable shelves, providing generous storage/display capacity for books or indeed ornaments. The whole bookcase stands on long elegant tapering legs which terminate in spade feet and are united by an under-tier giving stability and support. This magnificent bookcase is offered for sale in excellent original condition , ready to go straight into the home or office. It splits into two sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 153cms

Depth (max) 49cms

Height 193cms

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

193cm (75.98")

Width

153cm (60.24")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA433100

Dealers Internal Reference

401

Description

A fine quality, and refined, inlaid mahogany bookcase by the prestigious firm of Edwards and Roberts of London.

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Of excellent construction in the Sheraton revival style in dense solid mahogany timber, now with a wonderful rich colour and patina.

Camden Antiques

The mahogany is decorated throughout with satinwood banding and stringing inlay. The whole bookcase is of break-fronted form and has a series of 3 glazed doors (lockable, with key supplied) over 3 drawers. Each glazed door opens to access a display space with adjustable shelves, providing generous storage/display capacity for books or indeed ornaments. The whole bookcase stands on long elegant tapering legs which terminate in spade feet and are united by an under-tier giving stability and support. This magnificent bookcase is offered for sale in excellent original condition , ready to go straight into the home or office. It splits into two sections for ease of installation.

fig 1. Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase by Edwards and Roberts

Dimensions:

Width 153cms

Depth (max) 49cms

Height 193cms

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.