George V Mahogany Table-top Cabinet of Minerals by Gregory, Bottley & Co, London

Name: George V Mahogany Table-top Cabinet of Minerals by Gregory, Bottley & Co, London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1008661
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An excellent fully fitted and complete George V mahogany Table-top Cabinet of Minerals by Gregory, Bottley & Co, London, with glazed front door and eight graduating inner drawers.

Each drawer is segmented and houses lovely individual mineral specimens. Each specimen is numbered and a small corresponding card describes its name, origin, and classification.

Total: 148 specimens (Complete)

Dimensions: h: 24.5 inches (62.2 cm); w: 19 inches (48.3 cm); d: 12 inches (30.5 cm).

Dated: c.1920-1930.

Edward P Bottley was an English Geologist and Businessman. He established a geological dealership in Derby, England and later took over Gregory's expanding the firm to supply museums, universities and private collections from 30 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London.

Physical Dimensions

Height

62.2cm (24.49")

Width

48.3cm (19.02")

Depth

30.5cm (12.01")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1008661

Dealers Internal Reference

1421/Q

Dealers Notes

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Description

An excellent fully fitted and complete George V mahogany Table-top Cabinet of Minerals by Gregory, Bottley & Co, London, with glazed front door and eight graduating inner drawers.

Each drawer is segmented and houses lovely individual mineral specimens.

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Each specimen is numbered and a small corresponding card describes its name, origin, and classification.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. George V mahogany Table-top Cabinet of Minerals by Gregory, Bottley & Co, London — fig 1. George V Mahogany Table-top Cabinet of Minerals by Gregory, Bottley & Co, London

Total: 148 specimens (Complete)

Dimensions: h: 24.5 inches (62.2 cm); w: 19 inches (48.3 cm); d: 12 inches (30.5 cm).

Dated: c.1920-1930.

Edward P Bottley was an English Geologist and Businessman. He established a geological dealership in Derby, England and later took over Gregory's expanding the firm to supply museums, universities and private collections from 30 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London.