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Excellent 12 Drawer Victorian Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880
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Excellent 12 Drawer Victorian Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 30 April 2026 · Atropos Antiques
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AN EXCELLENT 12 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET WITH VERY VERSATILE DEEP DRAWERS. CABINET IN MAHOGANY, SATIN ASH AND SATIN WOOD DRAWERS FACES.

ALL DRAWERS ARE SOLID MAHOGANY LINED AND ALL HAVE THEIR ORIGINAL CLOSELY FITTING GLAZED FRAME TOPS. THE CABINET IS BUILT WITH HIGHLY FIGURED SATIN ASH. ORIGINAL LOCK AND KEY.

THE DRAWERS HAVE AN INTERNAL 45mm USABLE DEPTH WITH AN ADDITIONAL LAYER OF PAPERED CORK TO EACH BASE GIVING A TOTAL USABLE DEPTH OF 53mm.

AN EX MUSEUM CABINET THAT WILL LEND ITSELF TO A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTING PURSUITS GREATLY ENHANCED BY THE DEEP DRAWERS.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 21.25 INCHES.

WIDTH. 38 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 16.75 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 18 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 14.75 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2.75 INCHES.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1088441
Dealers Internal Reference
5043. UYX
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
AN EXCELLENT 12 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET WITH VERY VERSATILE DEEP DRAWERS. CABINET IN MAHOGANY, SATIN ASH AND SATIN WOOD DRAWERS FACES.

ALL DRAWERS ARE SOLID MAHOGANY LINED AND ALL HAVE THEIR ORIGINAL CLOSELY FITTING GLAZED FRAME TOPS. THE CABINET IS BUILT WITH HIGHLY FIGURED SATIN ASH. ORIGINAL LOCK AND KEY.

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THE DRAWERS HAVE AN INTERNAL 45mm USABLE DEPTH WITH AN ADDITIONAL LAYER OF PAPERED CORK TO EACH BASE GIVING A TOTAL USABLE DEPTH OF 53mm.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian twelve-drawer collectors cabinet with open hinged doors standing on wooden trestles outdoors.
fig 1. Excellent 12 Drawer Victorian Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

AN EX MUSEUM CABINET THAT WILL LEND ITSELF TO A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTING PURSUITS GREATLY ENHANCED BY THE DEEP DRAWERS.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 21.25 INCHES.

WIDTH. 38 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 16.75 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 18 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 14.75 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2.75 INCHES.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088441
Dealers Internal Ref
5043. UYX
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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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 antique Victorian twelve-drawer collectors cabinet with open hinged doors standing on wooden trestles outdoors.
EXCELLENT 12 DRAWER VICTORIAN COLLECTORS CABINET. CIRCA 1880
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMulti-drawer arrangement, Brass pull handles, Panelled hinged doors, Flush panel construction
  • SizeH 55.5 cm (22 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 42.5 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Victorian collectors cabinets became prominent during the 19th century as natural history, geology, and taxonomy grew in popularity among amateur and professional scientists, who used specialised multi-drawer units to organise specimens such as insects, minerals, and fossils.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring precise dovetail joinery on the small interior drawers and panelled outer doors to protect sensitive contents from light and dust.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional brass pull handles, secondary softwoods in concealed areas, and natural ageing like shrinkage cracks and patination on the timber surfaces.

Such cabinets serve as striking focal points in studies or living spaces, providing practical surface storage while allowing modern owners to display curiosities, shells, or everyday objects on top.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning only with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood without damaging the historic finish.
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