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An Excellent 7 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880. Fine Honduras Mahogany.
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An Excellent 7 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880. Fine Honduras Mahogany.

19th century
Sold 6 September 2024 · Atropos Antiques
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A beautiful and highly versatile honduras mahogany collectors cabinet with seven drawers all with original turned ebony knobs, original side lock and key and glazed closely fitting frames to all drawers. Circa 1880.

This delightful little cabinet is a master piece! It will serve many purposes but would be ideal for jewellery, watches, medals or as a small 'family archive' for those special pieces of memorabilia.

The drawers all have a base lining of cork with paper. This serves as a base for pinning items whether as an insect collection or other small items.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.25 inches.

Front to back. 15.25 inches.

Width. 15.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 13 and three eighth inchers.

Front to back 12.5 inches.

Overall depth. 1.5 inches.

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
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1078292
Dealers Internal Reference
5041. PKYX.
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

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A beautiful and highly versatile honduras mahogany collectors cabinet with seven drawers all with original turned ebony knobs, original side lock and key and glazed closely fitting frames to all drawers. Circa 1880.
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This delightful little cabinet is a master piece! It will serve many purposes but would be ideal for jewellery, watches, medals or as a small 'family archive' for those special pieces of memorabilia.
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fig 1. A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet with seven drawers and a glazed side-hinged door standing on a workbench outdoors.
fig 1. An Excellent 7 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1880. Fine Honduras Mahogany.

The drawers all have a base lining of cork with paper. This serves as a base for pinning items whether as an insect collection or other small items.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.25 inches.

Front to back. 15.25 inches.

Width. 15.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 13 and three eighth inchers.

Front to back 12.5 inches.

Overall depth. 1.5 inches.

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078292
Dealers Internal Ref
5041. PKYX.
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
Dealer Profile

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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
Location
The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
Verified Since Nov 2011
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A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet with seven drawers and a glazed side-hinged door standing on a workbench outdoors.
AN EXCELLENT 7 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1880. FINE HONDURAS MAHOGANY.
Ref: SA1078292
A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet with seven drawers and a glazed side-hinged door standing on a workbench outdoors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed door, Multiple drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 41.5 cm (16 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 38.5 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Victorian collectors cabinets gained popularity during the 19th century as interest in natural history, botany, and antiquities surged among the middle and upper classes, leading to specialised furniture designed to house delicate specimens.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring secondary softwoods for drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and glass-fronted locking doors to protect contents.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional shellac finishes, glass with historical imperfections, and heavy dense timber consistent with 19th-century cabinet making.

This piece can be integrated into contemporary spaces as a statement tabletop object on a desk or sideboard, serving as functional storage for small curiosities, jewellery, or stationery.

Maintain wood furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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