Strauss & co - 21 October 2013, Cape Town

369 A Victorian walnut, satinwood, mahogany and ebonised 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, 127,5cmwide, 65cm deep R40 000 – 45 000 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. 370 A Victorian mahogany brass- bound military chest-on- chest, circa 1860 the rectangular top above two short and one long drawer, the lower section with two long drawers, on ring-turned feet, the sides with carrying-handles, 107cm high, 91cm wide, 45cm deep R20 000 – 25 000 369 detail 369 370 138