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An Historically Important Collectors Cabinet the Property of William John Burchall. 1781-1863. Circa 1830.
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An Historically Important Collectors Cabinet the Property of William John Burchall. 1781-1863. Circa 1830.

18th century
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William john burchell is one of the most important zoologists in the history of discovery and identification of all things wild. His life was dedicated to expeditions all over the world and the collection of at least 17,847 specimens from 19 countries. Africa, south america and many other countries were rich sources for his collections of seeds, insects, bird skins etc ,etc.

Burchells life was tragic and he died a poor man taking his own life in 1863. Early in his career his wife to be had followed him abroad but left him for the captain of the ship that transported her, burchell never married.

His history is extensive and easily researched on the internet. This is one of his cabinets and his collection resides at the oxford university museum.

The cabinet consists of ten deep drawers, eight of which have glazed and hinged lockable lift up lids. The origianl lables relating to the collection have been carefully retained for provenance. The cabinet was made circa 1830. All questions welcome.

Dimensions.

Height. 54.25 inches.

Width. 42.5 inches.

Front to back. 20.25 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 40.25 inches.

Front to back. 17.25 inches.

Overall depth. 4 inches. Internal usable 3.5 inches.

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the Georgian era.

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SA1073347
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GM/BUR/3391/EUYX.
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

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William john burchell is one of the most important zoologists in the history of discovery and identification of all things wild.
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His life was dedicated to expeditions all over the world and the collection of at least 17,847 specimens from 19 countries.
Atropos Antiques

Africa, south america and many other countries were rich sources for his collections of seeds, insects, bird skins etc ,etc.

fig 1. A warm brown mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal a column of shallow drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. An Historically Important Collectors Cabinet the Property of William John Burchall. 1781-1863. Circa 1830.

Burchells life was tragic and he died a poor man taking his own life in 1863. Early in his career his wife to be had followed him abroad but left him for the captain of the ship that transported her, burchell never married.

fig 2. A warm brown mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal a column of shallow drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 2. An Historically Important Collectors Cabinet the Property of William John Burchall. 1781-1863. Circa 1830.

His history is extensive and easily researched on the internet. This is one of his cabinets and his collection resides at the oxford university museum.

The cabinet consists of ten deep drawers, eight of which have glazed and hinged lockable lift up lids. The origianl lables relating to the collection have been carefully retained for provenance. The cabinet was made circa 1830. All questions welcome.

fig 3. A warm brown mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal a column of shallow drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 3. An Historically Important Collectors Cabinet the Property of William John Burchall. 1781-1863. Circa 1830.

Dimensions.

Height. 54.25 inches.

Width. 42.5 inches.

Front to back. 20.25 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 40.25 inches.

Front to back. 17.25 inches.

Overall depth. 4 inches. Internal usable 3.5 inches.

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073347
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/BUR/3391/EUYX.
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A warm brown mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal a column of shallow drawers with turned wooden knobs.
AN HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT COLLECTORS CABINET THE PROPERTY OF WILLIAM JOHN BURCHALL. 1781-1863. CIRCA 1830.
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