DISPLAY CABINET AATRIBUTED TO EDWARDS & ROBERTS - REF No. 4086

Product Details

H: 71.86 in / 182.5 cm ;W: 24.81 in / 63 cm ; D: 16.15 in / 41 cm 

A very fine Edwardian Satinwood bow fronted display cabinet attributed to Edwards & Roberts of London, the upper section with a central pediment flanked by two classical urns above twin glazed bow fronted doors which open to reveal a shelved interior. The lower section having a satinwood top above a single frieze drawer. The twin panelled bow fronted doors again constructed from satinwood and marquetry inlaid ovals depicting birds within a floral border and floral swags which again open up to reveal a single shelve interior, terminating on four out-swept feet.

Circa 1890

English

Artists Biography:

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. Edwards & Roberts was one of the principal London companies working in the taste of the late 18th century. They started business in 1845 and by 1854 were trading as "Edwards & Roberts, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture". Wardour Street became an important furniture retailing area in the second half of the 19th century. The firm carried a fine and complete library of the old designers (i.e. Chippendale, Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton).