Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
The top of the cabinet is adorned with a swan neck shaped mahogany moulded pediment decorated with ebony lined inlay and floral marquetry. At the centre of the pediment is an urn-shaped finial. Below sits a boxwood and mahogany faux dentil cornice and marquetry panel, with twin astragal beaded glazed doors below. The doors and sides of the cabinet, as well as the panel above, are decorated with ebony lined inlay framing, incorporating boxwood and mahogany. The left hand door retains the original brass bolt latches, while the right hand door retains its original working lock and key. The inside of the cabinet is divided into 3 sections, with two raised shelves. All three tiers and the back of the cabinet are lined with olive colour floral satin damask fabric, finished with gold braid. The cabinet is raised on a protruding base, which boasts a serpentine front and further floral inlay to the top. The base is decorated with a marquetry urn, flanked by floral detail and fine ‘pen work’ ribbons. Such pen work was typical of Edwards and Roberts craftsmanship. Below the top of the base is a pair of marquetry inlaid serpentine-fronted drawers, with ebony lined inlay framing, incorporating boxwood and mahogany. The drawers are hand dovetailed, mahogany lined and feature their original fine quality brass handles. Further below is an open shelf inlaid with ebony framing, set between the legs of the base, and featuring an upstand to the rear. The base stands on splayed, tapering legs with further ebony inlay framing.
Condition Report:
This display cabinet is in good original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The cabinet doors feature their original glass, with the left hand door retaining its original bolt latches and the right hand door retaining its original working lock and key. The drawers are mahogany lined and hand dovetailed. They are clean, smooth-running and close flush to the frame. They also retain their original fine quality brass handles. The small urn-shaped finial, which sits in between the swan neck pediment, is probably a later addition, and this can be removed if preferred. As the display cabinet boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 215.9cm or 85” or 7ft 1”
Top Height = 135.5cm or 53?” or 4ft 5?”
Base Height = 92.4cm or 36” or 3ft
External Width (cornice) = 99.2cm or 39” or 3ft 3”
External Depth = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique Georgian Sheraton Style Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood & Mahogany Serpentine Glass Display Cabinet on Stand Attributable to Edwards & Roberts (Circa 1890)
