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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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Item Details

This is an antique artist's materials table. An English oak fold out companion stand by Roberson & Co of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.



  • Extraordinary artist's table by the renowned paint specialists C. Roberson & Co

  • Displays a desirable aged patina with light signs of artist's remnants commensurate with use

  • Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with an abundance of medullary rays

  • Superb caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish



  • Arranged as an enclosed storage tray over a trio of drawers

  • Opening in unison, the two compartment doors reveal a useful working area

  • Lopers to each side extend to support the doors and provide a perch for drying brushes

  • Tin solvent pots for washing brushes sit neatly within their own recess

  • Removable pastels tray hosts up to 21 individual colours neatly



  • Brass lock escutcheon in Gothic revival taste — untested, key absent

  • Each drawer dressed with a distinctive drop handle over matched quarterfoil backplates

  • Brass inset maker's mark for Roberson & Co of Long Acre, London (C.1850 -1937 at that site)

  • Plinth base with a quartet of bun feet, riding smoothly upon concealed castors


This is a superb antique artist's material box, with delightful oak stocks and offering dependable storage for brushes, materials and cleaning spirits. A treat for the enthusiast or working artist. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to use.


Dimensions:
Closed Width: 58.5cm (23'')
Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')
Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')


Extended Width: 108.5cm (42.75'')


Drawer Width: 41cm (16.25'')
Drawer Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Drawer Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')

  • Period: c1870
    • Price: £4,250.00
    • €5,135 Euro
    • $5,374 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 75cm (29.53in)
    • W: 58.5cm (23.03in)
    • D: 53.5cm (21.06in)