Magnificent mid C19th English ebony and Boulle breakfront side cabinet

Magnificent mid C19th English ebony and Boulle breakfront side cabinet; attributed to Town & Emanuel in the 'Première Partie' manner; the ebonised breakfront top above a shallow frieze with intricate brass inlay of scrolling arabesques with a brass moulded edge; above the impressive centre door profusely inlaid with a foliate cartouche centred by a 'Bacchic' dancer and phoenix surrounded by swags, husks and floral motifs.  Flanked by two glazed doors with scrolling inlay and brass mouldings.  The central cupboard with a shelf, and the two end glazed sections containing two shelves with brass strung edges and original velvet linings.  Raised on a plinth base with a brass moulding and brass stringing.  The central door stamped 'Edwards & Roberts, Wardour Street, London' who would have most certainly been the retailers.  All three doors with working locks and keys.

English circa 1840

Good condition

Dimensions (ins) 72 wide x 49 high x 18 deep

Town & Emanuel were the early pioneers of the 19th-century 'Boulle' revival in England; who adapted the finest French designs for the British aristocracy, notably holding a Royal Warrant.  They occupied 103 New Bond Street from c1830 until the sale of their 'Magnificent and Extensive Stock' by Christie's on 19 April 1849.