Edwards and Roberts Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Name: Edwards and Roberts Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA941710
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A charming mid Victorian period mahogany chest of drawers by Edwards and Roberts of London. Of very good construction and of compact proportions. With a series of 2 short over 2 long drawers, all fitted with their original solid mahogany bun handles. The bottom drawer is a "deep" drawer extending into the plinth. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops to a very high standard and now offered for sale in excellent condition, with a great colour and patina.

Dimensions:

Width 90cms

Depth 51cms

Height 91cms

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

91cm (35.83")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA941710

Dealers Internal Reference

17832

Description

A charming mid Victorian period mahogany chest of drawers by Edwards and Roberts of London. Of very good construction and of compact proportions.

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With a series of 2 short over 2 long drawers, all fitted with their original solid mahogany bun handles.

Camden Antiques

The bottom drawer is a "deep" drawer extending into the plinth. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops to a very high standard and now offered for sale in excellent condition, with a great colour and patina.

fig 1. Edwards and Roberts Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Dimensions:

Width 90cms

Depth 51cms

Height 91cms

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.