Superb 20 Drawer W&d De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1890

Name: Superb 20 Drawer W&d De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1030267
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

A superb watkins and doncaster 20 drawer solid mahogany 'de-luxe' collectors cabinet in finely figured honduras mahogany circa 1890.

Watkins and doncaster of the strand, london, are probably the best known suppliers of all things entomolgical and natural history in the history of the world. They are still operating, although long ago, left their fashionable london address.

They were one of the foremost suppliers of collectors cabinets in the late 19th century and cleverly managed their range by producing starter cabinets for those with a lower budget and a climbing list up to the 'de-luxe' model. This cabinet is, indeed, a de-luxe model. Finely figure honduras mahogany throughout and in excellent condition with original lock, key and hinges and riding on the original hidden casters.

All the drawers have been professionally re-lined with acid free white cartridge over original virgin cork.

This cabinet is ready to be used for a multitude of collecting pursuits and I commend it as an exceptional and rare example. To have such a piece made now would cost many times the price and would come nowhere near the quality!

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Dimensions.

Height. 49 inches.

Width. 20.75 inches.

Front to back. 18.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial pin depth).

Physical Dimensions

Height

124.5cm (49.02")

Width

52.5cm (20.67")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1030267

Dealers Internal Reference

5033SSKYX

Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description

A superb watkins and doncaster 20 drawer solid mahogany 'de-luxe' collectors cabinet in finely figured honduras mahogany circa 1890.

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Watkins and doncaster of the strand, london, are probably the best known suppliers of all things entomolgical and natural history in the history of the world.

Atropos Antiques

They are still operating, although long ago, left their fashionable london address.

fig 1. SUPERB 20 DRAWER W&D DE-LUXE MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1890 — fig 1. Superb 20 Drawer W&d De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1890

They were one of the foremost suppliers of collectors cabinets in the late 19th century and cleverly managed their range by producing starter cabinets for those with a lower budget and a climbing list up to the 'de-luxe' model. This cabinet is, indeed, a de-luxe model. Finely figure honduras mahogany throughout and in excellent condition with original lock, key and hinges and riding on the original hidden casters.

fig 2. SUPERB 20 DRAWER W&D DE-LUXE MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1890 — fig 2. Superb 20 Drawer W&d De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1890

All the drawers have been professionally re-lined with acid free white cartridge over original virgin cork.

This cabinet is ready to be used for a multitude of collecting pursuits and I commend it as an exceptional and rare example. To have such a piece made now would cost many times the price and would come nowhere near the quality!