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An Excellent 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett of London. Circa 1890
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An Excellent 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett of London. Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 20 February 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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Description

This super little six drawer cabinet hailed from messrs j.t.crockett of cavendish square, london.

J.t.crockett produced several cabinets in highly figured pitch pine which was very fashionable in the late 19th century amongst cabinet makers. This timber is both decorative and very stable and is good to work with. It carries a highly figured finish which is still very attractive today.

This cabinet was constructed to preserve and display a collection of butterflies but can now be suitable for many other collecting pursuits. Ideal for jewellery, watches, medals, small fossils, minerals, silver items etc,etc.

Each drawer carries the original closely fitting glazed frame top and ebonised knobs.

We are happy to line the drawers in accordance with the buyers request.

Delivery can be arranged and all questions welcome.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.5 inches.

Width. 15 inches.

Front to back. 8.75 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 13 inches.

Front to back. 7.75 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial pin).

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124109
Dealers Internal Reference
5062
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
This super little six drawer cabinet hailed from messrs j.t.crockett of cavendish square, london.

J.t.

“
crockett produced several cabinets in highly figured pitch pine which was very fashionable in the late 19th century amongst cabinet makers.
Atropos Antiques

This timber is both decorative and very stable and is good to work with. It carries a highly figured finish which is still very attractive today.

fig 1. A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six shallow drawers and dark frame detailing, standing on a green surface outdoors.
fig 1. An Excellent 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett of London. Circa 1890

This cabinet was constructed to preserve and display a collection of butterflies but can now be suitable for many other collecting pursuits. Ideal for jewellery, watches, medals, small fossils, minerals, silver items etc,etc.

fig 2. A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six shallow drawers and dark frame detailing, standing on a green surface outdoors.
fig 2. An Excellent 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett of London. Circa 1890

Each drawer carries the original closely fitting glazed frame top and ebonised knobs.

We are happy to line the drawers in accordance with the buyers request.

Delivery can be arranged and all questions welcome.

Dimensions.

Height. 16.5 inches.

Width. 15 inches.

Front to back. 8.75 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 13 inches.

Front to back. 7.75 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial pin).

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124109
Dealers Internal Ref
5062
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 rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six shallow drawers and dark frame detailing, standing on a green surface outdoors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Excellent 6 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett of London. Circa 1890

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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 421
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A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six shallow drawers and dark frame detailing, standing on a green surface outdoors.
AN EXCELLENT 6 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.CROCKETT OF LONDON. CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1124109
A rectangular wooden collectors cabinet with six shallow drawers and dark frame detailing, standing on a green surface outdoors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCollectors Cabinet
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden pull knobs, Shallow graduated drawers, Contrasting dark frame edges
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian collectors cabinets, often associated with natural history and entomology, were crafted during the 19th century to house growing private collections of insects, fossils, and botanical specimens.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods or resilient softwoods like pine with fine dovetail joints, featuring numerous shallow drawers designed to protect delicate specimens.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-accurate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage, period hardware like turned wooden knobs, and maker marks or trade labels.

Such pieces function well as statement tabletop accents in a study or library, providing textured organic warmth and functional storage for small curiosities.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight, cleaning only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to protect the historic wood finish.
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