Edwards & Roberts Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

A superb quality inlaid mahogany bookcase by Edwards & Roberts of London. Late 19th century and of fine construction in solid mahogany and attractive mahogany veneers. Embellished with boxwood stringing and satinwood banding throughout. With floral inlaid detailing to the freeze and with profuse floral marquetry inlaid panels to the cupboard doors. The bookcase top with a pair of glazed doors which open to access an interior with adjustable shelving. The top section is surmounted by a broken arch swan neck pediment in open fretwork. The bottom section with a pair of cupboard doors which open to reveal an interior with adjustable shelving. All doors are lockable (keys supplied). Both bottom and top sections with canted corners. It splits into two sections for ease of installation. 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 furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp. Edwards & Roberts specialized in marquetry, inlay and ormolu.