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A Very Fine & Rare Suite of Library Bookcase Cabinets in the Adam Taste, by Edwards & Roberts ( England c. 1870 )
EDWARDS & ROBERTS, CABINET MAKERS (1845-1899)
Medium
Satinwood, Kingwood, Marquetry
Dimensions:
122.00cm wide
(48.03 inches)
100.00cm high
(39.37 inches)
30.00cm deep
(11.81 inches)
Description / Expertise
Constructed in a richly patinated Satinwood, with extensive usage of Kingwood cross banding and exotic wood inlays; the suite consisting of a central cabinet, and a pair of flanking cabinets; rising from inverted pyramidical legs, with brass oblate feet, each cabinet having three adjustable shelves, the stiles having inlaid pendant Bellflower husks, all sides with recessed fielded panels with everted angle running inlays, enclosing inlaid and line etched flower heads: the tops having three quarter brass galleries, each framing wreath tied Adam urns, utilising Harewood, Sycamore and Maple, further line etched: the pair of flanking cabinets having Cedar lined drawers, and featuring hand cut dovetails, with shaped brass pulls, and floral adorned paterae to the centres. Bearing the makers label to the reverse, Edwards & Roberts, Wardour Street, London.
Provenance
The firm 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.
Status
FOR SALE
