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An Excellent Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880.
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An Excellent Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 2 October 2024 · Atropos Antiques
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A beautiful and highly versatile collectors cabinet with unusually deep drawers. All with glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents. The cabinet is constructed with figured mahogany and all the drawers have inset, turned walnut knobs. Original shoot bolts, lock and key, all working. All original glass to the drawers. Circa 1880.

The drawers all offer a usable internal depth of 2.5 inches and the bottom drawer is double depth offering 5.75 usable inches.

The cabinet is solid mahogany throughout and of fine make. Arched panel doors. This cabinet will be admirable for a multitude of collecting purposes.

Dimensions.

Height. 45 inches.

Width. 26 inches.

Front to back. 20 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 23 inches.

Front to back. 17.5 inches.

Internals as listed above.

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1063964
Dealers Internal Reference
5039
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A beautiful and highly versatile collectors cabinet with unusually deep drawers. All with glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents.
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The cabinet is constructed with figured mahogany and all the drawers have inset, turned walnut knobs.
Atropos Antiques

Original shoot bolts, lock and key, all working. All original glass to the drawers. Circa 1880.

fig 1. An upright Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet with panelled doors opened to reveal multiple shallow internal drawers, one of which is pulled forward.
fig 1. An Excellent Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880.

The drawers all offer a usable internal depth of 2.5 inches and the bottom drawer is double depth offering 5.75 usable inches.

The cabinet is solid mahogany throughout and of fine make. Arched panel doors. This cabinet will be admirable for a multitude of collecting purposes.

fig 2. An upright Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet with panelled doors opened to reveal multiple shallow internal drawers, one of which is pulled forward.
fig 2. An Excellent Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880.

Dimensions.

Height. 45 inches.

Width. 26 inches.

Front to back. 20 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 23 inches.

Front to back. 17.5 inches.

Internals as listed above.

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1880s.

Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1063964
Dealers Internal Ref
5039
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Atropos Antiques Profile Page

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An Excellent Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880.

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Telephone 07973 302190
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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2011
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An upright Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet with panelled doors opened to reveal multiple shallow internal drawers, one of which is pulled forward.
AN EXCELLENT VICTORIAN MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1063964
An upright Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet with panelled doors opened to reveal multiple shallow internal drawers, one of which is pulled forward.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsPanelled doors, Multiple shallow drawers, Flush ring pulls
  • SizeH 114.5 cm (45 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A Victorian collectors cabinet is a specialized piece of furniture featuring multiple shallow drawers, traditionally used to store and display natural history specimens, coins, medals, or geological samples during the 19th century.

These cabinets were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut for the exterior frame and doors, with secondary softwoods like pine or cedar used for internal drawer construction.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, period-appropriate brass hardware, and the presence of fine construction details typical of 19th-century cabinet making.

Such a cabinet functions well as a focal point in a study or living space, offering practical storage while serving as a display surface for curated objects, small sculptures, or modern collections.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying appropriate natural wax polish to nourish the wood surface.
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