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Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts

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Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a quality mahogany breakfront shaped top crossbanded in satinwood with a red leather writing surface above nine drawers with outstanding quality satinwood inlaid swags, flowers and bows; original ornate brass handles standing on six square tapering legs with original brass castors A delightful example by the renowned London cabinet makers 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. Their workmanship included furniture with satinwood marquetry and favoured the Georgian designs. They were known for adapting older pieces of antique furniture to suit more modern needs. The quality of timber used was always the best Dimensions: Height 77.5 cm (30.51 in) Width 130 cm (51.18 in) Depth 65 cm (25.59 in) Knee hole 61.5 cm x 49 cm Dated 1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A delightful example by the renowned London cabinet makers Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century.
  • Seller Location:
    Suffolk, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22711stDibs: LU5415238958402
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