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A Pair of Late 19th Century Microscope Slide Walnut Collectors Cabinets
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A Pair of Late 19th Century Microscope Slide Walnut Collectors Cabinets

19th century
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A super pair of tabletop microscope slide specimen cabinets in walnut and dating to the late 19th century. Each chest with a moulded top above a glazed door enclosing 19 drawers and on a moulded plinth base. With ivorine drawer numbers and label plates and ebonised knob handles, the doors each with brass lock and working key. Each collector’s chest holds over 500 slides.

Overall dimensions approximately

Width - 13in (33cm)

Depth - 13 1/2in (34.5cm)

Height - 10 7/8in (27.5cm)

Internal drawer height - approx 9mm

Overall drawer height - approx 12mm

Ref: 0739

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Walnut Microscope Slide Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1105555
Dealers Internal Reference
0739
Dealers Notes

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.

Description
A super pair of tabletop microscope slide specimen cabinets in walnut and dating to the late 19th century. Each chest with a moulded top above a glazed door enclosing 19 drawers and on a moulded plinth base.
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With ivorine drawer numbers and label plates and ebonised knob handles, the doors each with brass lock and working key.
The Antique Furniture Company

Each collector’s chest holds over 500 slides.

Overall dimensions approximately

Width - 13in (33cm)

Depth - 13 1/2in (34.5cm)

Height - 10 7/8in (27.5cm)

Internal drawer height - approx 9mm

Overall drawer height - approx 12mm

Ref: 0739

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Walnut Microscope Slide Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1105555
Dealers Internal Ref
0739
The Antique Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2013
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Antique Furniture Company Profile Page

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A pair of late nineteenth-century walnut microscope slide cabinets featuring glazed doors revealing shallow numbered drawers.
A Pair of late 19th century Microscope Slide Walnut Collectors Cabinets
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A microscope slide cabinet is a specialised wooden storage unit crafted during the 19th and early 20th centuries to organise, store, and safeguard glass specimen slides used in scientific research and collecting.

These cabinets were constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often incorporating glass fronted doors, numbered drawer pulls, and thin wood or cardboard slot dividers.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, natural wood oxidisation, original glass panels, and precisely fitted shallow drawers with hand-numbered disc labels.

Place the cabinets symmetrically on an office desk, library sideboard, or bookshelf to store small trinkets, jewellery, or curio collections while introducing a historic scientific focus.

Keep the wood clean by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or moisture.
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