Edwards and Roberts Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Name: Edwards and Roberts Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA565872
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A superb quality late Victorian period inlaid mahogany display cabinet by the renowned cabinet makers Edwards and Roberts of London. Of fine construction in mahogany and decorated throughout with satinwood stringing and banding. Extensive floral marquetry embelishments including swags, garlands and harebells. The glazed top section is surmounted by a broken-arch swan-neck cornice complete with a central urn. The central glazed door (lockable with key supplied) opens to access a shelved interior lined in its original fabric. The base section has a bank of 3 central drawers flanked by a pair of convex shaped end cupboards. All standing on tapering legs which terminate in spade feet. This stunning cabinet is offered for sale in excellent original condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 128cms

Depth 39cms

Height 207cms

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

207cm (81.50")

Width

128cm (50.39")

Depth

39cm (15.35")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA565872

Dealers Internal Reference

860

Description

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The central glazed door (lockable with key supplied) opens to access a shelved interior lined in its original fabric.

Camden Antiques

The base section has a bank of 3 central drawers flanked by a pair of convex shaped end cupboards. All standing on tapering legs which terminate in spade feet. This stunning cabinet is offered for sale in excellent original condition, ready to go straight into the home.

fig 1. Edwards and Roberts Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Dimensions:

Width 128cms

Depth 39cms

Height 207cms

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.