attributed to Edwards and Roberts English, active second half 19th century A Victorian gilt bronze-mounted mahogany, satinwood trellis parquetry table à écrire England, last quarter 19th century

fitted with a green tooled leather writing surface, two frieze drawers, one drawer stamped 06174

Butchoff Antiques, London, acquired 2009

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Small lifting to veneer on the front right hand side of the table top. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places also consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. Later leather surface. Original castor wheels.
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