Pull out embossed green leather writing surface above graduated drawers on narrow feet: stamped “Edwards and Roberts” on top drawers edge. Famous cabinetry makers.
The firm Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers. They produced high quality furniture, as well as good copies of the 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. There workmanship included furniture with satinwood marquetry and favoured the Georgian designs. They were known for restoring adapting older pieces of antique furniture to suit more modern needs. The quality of timber used was always the best, with fine burr walnuts, figured mahogany and lighter toned satinwood.
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Dimensions:Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
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Style:Victorian(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:GlassLeatherMahoganyInlay
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:Mid-19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Mid-19th Century
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Condition:GoodAdditions or alterations made to the original: The finish has just had a French Polish. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Excellent condition with expected signs of age and use, the finish just French Polished.
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Seller Location:Lambertville, NJ
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Reference Number:Seller: 1023Seller: LU1308227218172
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