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A 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett Cavendish Square London. Circa 1890.
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A 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett Cavendish Square London. Circa 1890.

19th century
Sold 16 October 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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A good and small six drawer collectors cabinet by j.t.crockett of cavendish square, london. Circa 1890.

A very adaptable little cabinet ideal for many kinds of collectables. This cabinet is in polished deal and was originally used as a butterfly collectors cabinet. The drawers all have the original closely fitting glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents. Drawers base lined with a layer of cork and papered.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.5 inches.

Width. 15 inches.

Front to back. 9 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 13 inches.

Front to back. 9 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches.

Supplied to collectors by the famous natural history supplier, j.t.crockett.

Small enough to be sent by courier.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Antique Collectors Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1108085
Dealers Internal Reference
5059
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A good and small six drawer collectors cabinet by j.t.crockett of cavendish square, london. Circa 1890.

A very adaptable little cabinet ideal for many kinds of collectables. This cabinet is in polished deal and was originally used as a butterfly collectors cabinet.

“
The drawers all have the original closely fitting glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents.
Atropos Antiques

Drawers base lined with a layer of cork and papered.

fig 1. A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six horizontal drawers featuring small turned knobs and a plinth base.
fig 1. A 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett Cavendish Square London. Circa 1890.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.5 inches.

Width. 15 inches.

Front to back. 9 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 13 inches.

Front to back. 9 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches.

Supplied to collectors by the famous natural history supplier, j.t.crockett.

Small enough to be sent by courier.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Antique Collectors Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108085
Dealers Internal Ref
5059
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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Archive I A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six horizontal drawers featuring small turned knobs and a plinth base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett Cavendish Square London. Circa 1890.

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North Devon
EX39 6BG
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A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six horizontal drawers featuring small turned knobs and a plinth base.
A 6 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.CROCKETT CAVENDISH SQUARE LONDON. CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1108085
A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six horizontal drawers featuring small turned knobs and a plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Flush panel drawers
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A Victorian collectors cabinet is a small piece of furniture traditionally used by naturalists and hobbyists to store and organise specimens such as insects, fossils, coins, and shells securely.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring secondary softwoods for internal drawer framing and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, historical makers stamps or labels, and genuine patina from age and use.

This piece works well placed on a desk or console table, serving as a functional storage solution for small accessories while adding historical character and texture to the interior space.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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