Antique 19th Century Marquetry Serpentine Display Cabinet from Edwards & Roberts

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This is a beautiful antique late victorian top quality serpentine display cabinet, bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich flame mahogany, satin … Read more This is a beautiful antique late victorian top quality serpentine display cabinet, bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich flame mahogany, satin wood with marquetry decoration, in the manner of thomas sheraton, made by the renowned cabinet makers and retailers edwards & roberts, circa 1880 in date. The top part is surmounted with a pediment cornice and has a large central door with convex glazing flanked by shaped serpentine glass on each side. The interior has two shelves that will display your collectables perfectly. The lower section has three drawers (the first one signed edward & roberts) with two side doors, each opening to a cupboard with central shelf. Beautifully decorated throughout with the finest marquetry decoration the cabinet is raised on four square tapering legs that terminate in spade feet. There is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it. Complete with working locks and key.

the botanical name for the mahogany that this item is made of is swietenia macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation and does not contain any restricted materials.

condition: in excellent condition having only been beautifully cleaned, polished, and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 205 cm x width 130 cm x depth 50 cm this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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