Important South African Art & Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 21 October 2013
English Silver and Furniture
Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 45 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 36 378
About this Item
Wardour St, London, England
A Victorian walnut, satinwood, mahogany and ebonized gilt-metal-mounted pedestal desk, Edwards & Roberts, Wardour St, London, mid 19th century
the rectangular top with outset rounded corners above three drawers, each pedestal with three drawers flanked by fluted columns, on a conforming plinth base with castors, the sides applied with figures, stamped with maker's mark, 77,5cm high, 127,5cm wide, 65cm deep
Notes
Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845 and had premises at 21 Wardour Street, London. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles including modern and revivalist. They specialised in marquetry, inlay and ormolu. Edwards & Roberts ceased trading in 1899.
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