Fantastic quality 19th century Chippendale style carved mahogany pedestal desk, made by Edwards & Roberts the shaped rectangular top with olive green leather inset writing surface , over an arrangement of seven decorative blind fret carved drawers raised on eight beautifully carved cabriole legs and scroll feet.Stamped Edwards & Roberts to the central drawer also with ivorine label inside.London; furniture makers, upholsterers and antique furniture dealers (fl.1845-1899)Makers & retailers of fine French style and reproduction furniture in Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton styles during the second-half of the nineteenth century. Unpublished notes by Pauline Agius (held in V&A departmental files) indicate that the firm was founded in 1828 by a Mr. Wood and became Edwards & Roberts in 1845. The 1854 Kelly’s Post Office Directory of London lists them as ‘antique and modern cabinet makers and importers of ancient furniture’ at 21 Wardour Street. This address had been listed for the...