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A 41 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet with Graduated Drawers. Ex Cambridge University Museum. Circa 1820. Ex Egg Cabinet.
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A 41 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet with Graduated Drawers. Ex Cambridge University Museum. Circa 1820. Ex Egg Cabinet.

19th century
Sold 17 September 2024 · Atropos Antiques
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An early example of true re-cycling where late 18th century drawers have been modified in the early 19th century to produce a very versatile collectors cabinet comprising 41 graduated drawers.

This cabinet was used at cambridge as an oological cabinet for the collection of birds eggs.

I seldom use the word 'patina' as it is so often used by some dealers as a euphemism for 'destroyed' and badly abused but in the case of this cabinet it really does apply in the true sense of the word. The cabinet has a very good patina showing it's long service and durability and the subtle change brought about it's longevity. The colour is beautiful and the cabinet is solid. An historic cabinet.

41 graduated drawers ranging in usable depth from five eighths of an inch to two and a half inches. Original lock and key and all drawer knobs present. Some of the drawers have glass inserts but all the drawers could easily be fitted with same.

Delivery can be arranged.

Dimensions.

Width. 52 inches.

Height. 32.5 inches.

Front to back.17 inches.

All questions welcome.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1058876
Dealers Internal Reference
3484. CAM. KRUX
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
An early example of true re-cycling where late 18th century drawers have been modified in the early 19th century to produce a very versatile collectors cabinet comprising 41 graduated drawers.

This cabinet was used at cambridge as an oological cabinet for the collection of birds eggs.

“
I seldom use the word 'patina' as it is so often used by some dealers as a euphemism for 'destroyed' and badly abused but in the case of this cabinet it really does apply in the true sense of the word.
Atropos Antiques

The cabinet has a very good patina showing it's long service and durability and the subtle change brought about it's longevity. The colour is beautiful and the cabinet is solid. An historic cabinet.

fig 1. An open antique mahogany collectors cabinet featuring multiple banks of shallow, graduated drawers behind two panelled doors.
fig 1. A 41 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet with Graduated Drawers. Ex Cambridge University Museum. Circa 1820. Ex Egg Cabinet.

41 graduated drawers ranging in usable depth from five eighths of an inch to two and a half inches. Original lock and key and all drawer knobs present. Some of the drawers have glass inserts but all the drawers could easily be fitted with same.

Delivery can be arranged.

Dimensions.

Width. 52 inches.

Height. 32.5 inches.

Front to back.17 inches.

All questions welcome.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1058876
Dealers Internal Ref
3484. CAM. KRUX
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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Archive I An open antique mahogany collectors cabinet featuring multiple banks of shallow, graduated drawers behind two panelled doors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 41 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet with Graduated Drawers. Ex Cambridge University Museum. Circa 1820. Ex Egg Cabinet.

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The Old W.I. Hall
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Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
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An open antique mahogany collectors cabinet featuring multiple banks of shallow, graduated drawers behind two panelled doors.
A 41 DRAWER MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET WITH GRADUATED DRAWERS. EX CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM. CIRCA 1820. EX EGG CABINET.
Ref: SA1058876
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCollectors Cabinet
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Panelled doors, Turned wooden knobs, Multi-drawer configuration
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Collectors cabinets, including specimen and entomology cabinets, emerged during the late 17th and 18th centuries alongside the rise of cabinets of curiosities, evolving into precision storage furniture for scientific and natural history specimens by the Georgian era.

These pieces were traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer construction, graduated multi-drawer banks, fielded panel doors, and small turned wooden pull knobs designed for structural stability and precision fit.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-correct secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetails, traditional shellac or wax finishes, consistent patination, and closely fitted drawers designed to keep dust away from delicate collections.

This type of functional statement piece works effectively as a focal point in a study, library, or hallway, offering substantial surface space and concealed storage that complements both traditional and contemporary design schemes.

Maintain stable relative humidity and consistent indoor temperatures away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, and periodically feed the timber with appropriate microcrystalline wax or traditional beeswax.
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