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A Good 6 Drawer Deal Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1900
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A Good 6 Drawer Deal Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 February 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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A good and highly versatile 6 drawer collectors cabinet in stained and polished deal circa 1900.

This type of cabinet was originally produced to house a small collection of butterflies or other insects but now lends itself to many other collecting pursuits. Jewellery, watches, silver items, fossils, medals, etc,etc. The range of uses is unlimited.

Each drawer carrys the original closely fitting glazed frame cover.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.5 inches.

Width. 15 inches.

Front to back. 9 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 12.75 inches.

Front to back. 8 inches.

Overall depth 2 inches. (imperial pin).

Delivery can be arranged and all questions welcome.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Deal Wood Collectors Cabinet to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124101
Dealers Internal Reference
5061
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A good and highly versatile 6 drawer collectors cabinet in stained and polished deal circa 1900.
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This type of cabinet was originally produced to house a small collection of butterflies or other insects but now lends itself to many other collecting pursuits.
Atropos Antiques

Jewellery, watches, silver items, fossils, medals, etc,etc. The range of uses is unlimited.

fig 1. A dark brown deal wood collectors cabinet featuring six graduated horizontal drawers with turned wooden pull knobs, displayed outdoors on a table.
fig 1. A Good 6 Drawer Deal Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1900

Each drawer carrys the original closely fitting glazed frame cover.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.5 inches.

Width. 15 inches.

Front to back. 9 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 12.75 inches.

Front to back. 8 inches.

Overall depth 2 inches. (imperial pin).

Delivery can be arranged and all questions welcome.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Deal Wood Collectors Cabinet to the 1900s.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124101
Dealers Internal Ref
5061
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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Archive I A dark brown deal wood collectors cabinet featuring six graduated horizontal drawers with turned wooden pull knobs, displayed outdoors on a table. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Good 6 Drawer Deal Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1900

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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 dark brown deal wood collectors cabinet featuring six graduated horizontal drawers with turned wooden pull knobs, displayed outdoors on a table.
A GOOD 6 DRAWER DEAL COLLECTORS CABINET. CIRCA 1900
Ref: SA1124101
A dark brown deal wood collectors cabinet featuring six graduated horizontal drawers with turned wooden pull knobs, displayed outdoors on a table.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCollectors Cabinet
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialDeal, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Graduated drawers, Flush panel sides
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Collectors cabinets, or specimen cabinets, are small multi-drawer chests historically used by naturalists, entomologists, and hobbyists to organise and display items such as insects, coins, minerals, and stamps, gaining widespread popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

These cabinets were traditionally constructed using native and imported timbers, with deal (pine or fir) frequently utilised for utilitarian, secondary, or painted furniture carcases and drawer linings, often paired with hardwoods for more visible exterior surfaces.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period brass or turned wooden pull handles, and traditional finishes like shellac polish or wax.

Such pieces function effectively as desktop organisation units, tabletop display features, or standalone accent storage in studies, hallways, and living rooms, contrasting textural antique timber against contemporary minimalist decor.

Preservation involves dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without harming the historical finish.
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