A superb late Victorian Serpentine Display Cabinet, Bookcase by the renowned cabinet makers Edwards & Roberts of London. Fine construction in Mahogany and decorated throughout with satinwood stringing and banding. Extensive floral marquetry inlay including putti, masks, swags, garlands and harebells. The glazed top section is surmounted by a broken-arch swan-neck cornice complete with a central urn. The central glazed door (lockable with original key) opens to access a shelved interior. The base section has a bank of 3 central drawers flanked by a pair of convex shaped end cupboards. All standing on four square tapering inlaid legs and terminating with spade feet.

Edwards & Roberts: was founded in 1845, and had premises at 21 Wardour Street London. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where they continued to trade until the end of the century. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting and restoring the finest antique furniture and there are many examples of their earlier antique furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp. Edwards & Roberts specialized in marquetry, inlay and ormolu

Origin:   English, Circa 1890

Condition:     Excellent Condition

Dimensions:  Overall: 229 Cms Height x 137 Cms Width x 45 Cms Depth