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A Really Beautiful 24 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880
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A Really Beautiful 24 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 4 September 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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A REALLY BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS CABINET IN HIGHLY FIGURED HONDURAS MAHOGANY WITH UNUSUALLY DEEP AND CAPACIOUS DRAWERS ALL WITH GLAZED FRAME TOPS. CIRCA 1880.

THIS CABINET WILL ACCOMMODATE A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTABLES BUT WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND DISPLAY A COLLECTION OF BUTTERFLIES. (MORE THAN ADEQUATE DEPTH FOR CONTINENTAL PINS).

THE PANELLED DOORS CARRY THE ORIGINAL LOCK AND THERE ARE THREE KEYS.

ALL DRAWERS HAVE INSET CAMPAIGN STYLE BRASS DATA OR NAME FRAMES AND RUN SMOOTHLEY ON HIDDEN RUNNERS.

THE CONDITION IS EXCELLENT AND THE COLOUR AND FIGURING EXCEPTIONAL.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 41 INCHES

WIDTH. 44.25 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 20.5 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 20.25 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 17 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2.5 INCHES. USABLE INTERNAL DEPTH TO GLASS 1.75 INCHES. 45mm. (PROBABLY 5mms OF CORK TO BASE).

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY POSSIBLE .

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
112.5cm (44.29")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119564
Dealers Internal Reference
5058 RTUX
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A REALLY BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS CABINET IN HIGHLY FIGURED HONDURAS MAHOGANY WITH UNUSUALLY DEEP AND CAPACIOUS DRAWERS ALL WITH GLAZED FRAME TOPS. CIRCA 1880.
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THIS CABINET WILL ACCOMMODATE A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTABLES BUT WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND DISPLAY A COLLECTION OF BUTTERFLIES.
Atropos Antiques

(MORE THAN ADEQUATE DEPTH FOR CONTINENTAL PINS).

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twenty-four small drawers with brass pulls and open panelled doors.
fig 1. A Really Beautiful 24 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

THE PANELLED DOORS CARRY THE ORIGINAL LOCK AND THERE ARE THREE KEYS.

ALL DRAWERS HAVE INSET CAMPAIGN STYLE BRASS DATA OR NAME FRAMES AND RUN SMOOTHLEY ON HIDDEN RUNNERS.

THE CONDITION IS EXCELLENT AND THE COLOUR AND FIGURING EXCEPTIONAL.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twenty-four small drawers with brass pulls and open panelled doors.
fig 2. A Really Beautiful 24 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 41 INCHES

WIDTH. 44.25 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 20.5 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 20.25 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 17 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2.5 INCHES. USABLE INTERNAL DEPTH TO GLASS 1.75 INCHES. 45mm. (PROBABLY 5mms OF CORK TO BASE).

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY POSSIBLE .

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
112.5cm (44.29")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119564
Dealers Internal Ref
5058 RTUX
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
Location
The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 421
Atropos Antiques
Verified Since Nov 2011
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Location: The Old W.I. Hall, Springfield, Hartland, North Devon, EX39 6BG, United Kingdom
Verified
Nov 2011
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A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twenty-four small drawers with brass pulls and open panelled doors.
A REALLY BEAUTIFUL 24 DRAWER MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET. CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1119564
A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twenty-four small drawers with brass pulls and open panelled doors.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsMultiple shallow drawers, Brass card holders, Panelled cabinet doors, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 112.5 cm (44 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

Collectors cabinets originated during the Renaissance as cabinets of curiosities and evolved during the Victorian era into specialised functional furniture used by naturalists, entomologists, and numismatists to organise and protect delicate specimens and objects.

These cabinets were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak for structural stability, featuring finely dovetailed drawer construction, brass pull handles, and integrated card holders to ensure longevity and precision.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the secondary timbers used inside the drawers, hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and traditional construction marks consistent with pre-industrial or early industrial cabinet-making techniques.

This piece can serve as a striking focal point in a study or living area, offering practical surface space and architectural interest while contrasting effectively against minimalist or modern decor schemes.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished mahogany surface.
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