antique artist's materials table, english, oak, stand, roberson & co, victorian

Our Stock # 18.9278

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'') 

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Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 6M9QGFN5C

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