Lot 1075
1075
A LATE VICTORIAN AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED SATINWOOD CHEST-ON-STAND
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A LATE VICTORIAN AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED SATINWOOD CHEST-ON-STAND

BY EDWARDS AND ROBERTS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A LATE VICTORIAN AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED SATINWOOD CHEST-ON-STAND
BY EDWARDS AND ROBERTS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The domed lid and side decorated with floral swags and medallions, enclosing an interior lined with blue silk, above a mahogany-lined frieze drawer stamped 'EDWARDS & ROBERTS', on square tapering legs with block feet, the underside of the stand with depository label typed 'HENRY BARKER LTD., NOTTINGHAM' and inscribed in pencil with an illegible name
39 in. (99 cm.) high; 23¼ in. (59 cm.) wide; 13½ in. (34 cm.) deep
Provenance
The Gell Family, Hopton Hall, Wirksworth, Derbyshire; Sotheby's house sale, 5-6 September 1989, lot 1151.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Edwards and Roberts were established in 1845 and were trading as 'Edward and Roberts 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern cabinet makers and importers of ancient furniture' by 1854. They were well known for their high quality furniture that revived styles of earlier epochs, especially that of the late 18th century.

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