19th Century Satinwood Display Cabinet attributed to Edwards & Roberts, 1890

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An Exceptionally Fine Quality Late 19th Century Victorian Satinwood China Display Cabinet, In The Sheraton Revival Taste, Having Elegantly Shaped … Read more An Exceptionally Fine Quality Late 19th Century Victorian Satinwood China Display Cabinet, In The Sheraton Revival Taste, Having Elegantly Shaped Arched Top with Superb Marquetry Inlaid And Penwork Decoration, Above Two Glazed Doors Enclosing Two Adjustable Shelves, The Bowfronted Base with Further Exceptional Marquetry Inlay And Fine Penwork Decoration To Two Mahogany Lined Long Drawers, Flanked By Further Inlaid And Crossbanded Sides, Raised On Very Elegant Square Tapered Legs with Banded Decoration And Original Brass Ball Feet.

Attributed To "Edwards & Roberts, London."

This really is a superb quality cabinet, with the beautifully figured satinwood displaying a wonderful rich golden colour and the exceptionally fine marquetry and penwork decoration being particularly worthy of note. The elaborate decoration incorporates a fascinating variety of classical and unusual motifs, including scrolling foliage, floral swags, winged mythical creatures flanking classical urns, and animal heads supporting decorative garlands.

Of particular interest is the exceptionally detailed penwork decoration to the bowfronted top of the base, depicting architectural landscapes on unfurled scrolls, surrounded by further foliage and classical motifs. The quality and intricacy of this work is quite remarkable and demonstrates the considerable skill involved in producing a cabinet of this standard.

The elegant arched top, beautifully proportioned glazed upper section and slender tapered legs are all characteristic of the Sheraton Revival style, whilst the combination of practical display space and two useful drawers makes this a wonderfully versatile piece of furniture. The adjustable shelves provide excellent opportunities for displaying porcelain, glassware or other treasured collections.

The cabinet is attributed to the highly regarded London cabinetmakers Edwards & Roberts, who were particularly renowned for their exceptional quality furniture in the late 18th century revival styles, specialising in fine marquetry, inlay and decorative cabinetmaking. The quality of the timbers, construction and elaborate decoration seen here are all entirely consistent with work associated with the firm.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this cabinet has been carefully inspected and attended to in our workshops by our skilled traditional antique furniture restorers, where it has received an appropriate natural wax polish and is now ready to place straight into the home.

Circa 1890.


Height 75.5in.
Width 30in.
Depth 21in. 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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