Antique Victorian Sideboard from Edwards & Roberts

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Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845 and became famous as one of the highest quality cabinetmakers in England and … Read more Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845 and became famous as one of the highest quality cabinetmakers in England and at the same time as top restorers of antique furniture, which they also "modernized" for contemporary use, but left the spirit and quality artistic and craft work of the creators of the original piece. This piece of furniture is typical of the work of the workshop, which preferred older motifs. This exceptionally high-quality sideboard is made of solid oak in the Gothic style, hand-carved into fine detail. The lower part consists of a profiled chest of drawers with four full doors and three drawers - the middle drawer is signed - see photo. The upper part consists of a richly carved back with a mirror that has faceted edges and a pair of protruding shelves on turned legs with a top end in the shape of lion heads. Condition: excellent, no wormholes, locks are functional - new keys have been made for unification. The top part can be removed for transport and moving - this is a very heavy and sturdy piece. Date: around 1860. Provenance: England - Edwards & Roberts workshops Dimensions: total height 238 cm, height of the lower chest of drawers cm, width 198 cm, depth 68 cm See less