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19th century burr walnut pedestal desk

About the Item

Fine quality Burr walnut Victorian pedestal desk by Quality cabinet makers Edwards & Roberts .Circa 1870 .The firm Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth 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. The desk has 9 mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawers that are all solid in joint and slide as they should ,there is a single key that fits the centre drawer only . The desk has been refurbished in our workshop and has been professionally cleaned and waxed to maintain its wonderful antique patina and colour .It has had a new leather insert with gold tooling fitted .The desk is a good size and very well proportioned ,the twin pedestals stand on original hidden castors . It comes in three sections for transport and sets up easily .
  • Creator:
    Edwards & Roberts (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 53.94 in (137 cm)Depth: 24.81 in (63 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The leather insert has been replaced. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6893244433382

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