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Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

$6,461.45
£4,730
€5,561.06
CA$8,862.27
A$9,960.61
CHF 5,187.22
MX$121,145.65
NOK 66,376.87
SEK 62,944.83
DKK 41,504.06
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This is an antique artist's materials table. An English oak fold out companion stand by Roberson & Co of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Extraordinary artist's table by the renowned paint specialists C. Roberson & Co Displays a desirable aged patina with light signs of artist's remnants commensurate with use Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with an abundance of medullary rays Superb caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish Arranged as an enclosed storage tray over a trio of drawers Opening in unison, the two compartment doors reveal a useful working area Lopers to each side extend to support the doors and provide a perch for drying brushes Tin solvent pots for washing brushes sit neatly within their own recess Removable pastels tray hosts up to 21 individual colours neatly Brass lock escutcheon in Gothic revival taste — untested, key absent Each drawer dressed with a distinctive drop handle over matched quarterfoil backplates Brass inset maker's mark for Roberson & Co of Long Acre, London (C.1850 -1937 at that site) Plinth base with a quartet of bun feet, riding smoothly upon concealed castors This is a superb antique artist's material box, with delightful oak stocks and offering dependable storage for brushes, materials and cleaning spirits. A treat for the enthusiast or working artist. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to use. Dimensions: Closed Width: 58.5cm (23'') Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'') Max Height: 75cm (29.5'') Extended Width: 108.5cm (42.75'') Drawer Width: 41cm (16.25'') Drawer Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'') Drawer Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Depth: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.92781stDibs: LU2645334469102

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