An Edwardian mahogany breakfront-style wardrobe manufactured by J. R. Cross of the Dalston Cabinet Works, London. The piece is constructed from mahogany with secondary wood linings, likely pine. It features a central full-length door containing a large inset oval mirror, flanked by two fixed side panels. These panels are decorated with applied carved neoclassical motifs in relief, depicting a ribbon bow suspending a floral pendant within an oval garland of husks. The unit is surmounted by a deep, moulded projecting cornice and is supported by a plinth base containing a single full-width drawer. The base drawer is fitted with two brass swan-neck handles on decorative backplates, and the central door has a brass ring pull and a matching keyhole escutcheon. The interior is fitted for hanging garments with several brass hooks and two pull-out metal garment rails attached to the top. An ivorine maker’s label is attached to the inside of the door which reads: ESTD J. R. CROSS 1862 MAKER DALSTON CABINET WORKS, STAMFORD ROAD, LONDON, N. ALSO 423, GREEN LANES, HARRINGAY, N.
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