Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest

An 18th/19th Century walnut Edwards and Roberts Dutch marquetry display cabinet on chest, including a receipt of purchase directly from Edwards & Roberts in 1890. Arch-topped and decorated with floral and arabesque Dutch marquetry patterns, this piece features four drawers, all inlaid with marquetry, two glazed doors, and a bombe-style chest base. Two-door examples of these cabinets are also very unique and rare to find, as they are most commonly seen as single-door display cabinets. Believed to be an older cabinet from the 18th century restored or reimagined by Edwards & Roberts in 1890, it is stamped on the top drawer "Edwards & Roberts". About Edwards and Roberts: "Edwards and Roberts" was a notable British furniture company established in the 19th century by Thomas Edwards and William Roberts. Renowned for their fine craftsmanship, their pieces boasted intricate inlays and premium veneers, garnering acclaim during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Alongside creating original pieces, "Edwards and Roberts" gained further renown for their skill in restoring and reinterpreting older furniture, infusing classic pieces with their signature craftsmanship and intricate designs, thus enhancing their reputation for excellence in British furniture making.