Object Description
A very fine quality Edwardian satinwood parquetry etagere with ormolu mounts having belonged to Mary of Teck. Applied monogram ‘VM’, Victoria Mary.
The underside bears a brass plaque, ‘Made by British Workmen for HRH Princess of Wales 1906 by Messrs., White, Allom & Co’. one of the most successful decorating firms at that time. Charles Allom was knighted for his work on Buckingham Palace.
There is also a branded Royal Household mark, M with a crown above.
The quality of this piece is exceptional and is wonderful to see the evidence that this once belonged to Queen Mary.
Dated 1906