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A Good 12 Drawer W&d Deal and Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1890.
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A Good 12 Drawer W&d Deal and Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1890.

19th century
Sold 8 May 2026 · Atropos Antiques
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Description

A good 12 drawer deal and mahogany collectors cabinet by messrs watkins & doncaster. Circa 1890.

This cabinet was originally used to house a collection of british butterflies but will serve many collecting pursuits.

All drawers run smoothly on hidden bearer runners and all have their original closely fitting glazed frame tops. The drawers are base lined with a layer of cork over which is a papered finish.

(re-lining can be carried out to the buyers preference).

Fitted with lock and key.

Dimensions.

Height. 32 inches.

Width. 19.75 inches.

Front to back. 18 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial pin depth).

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130890
Dealers Internal Reference
5063
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A good 12 drawer deal and mahogany collectors cabinet by messrs watkins & doncaster. Circa 1890.
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This cabinet was originally used to house a collection of british butterflies but will serve many collecting pursuits.
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fig 1. An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs.
fig 1. A Good 12 Drawer W&d Deal and Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1890.

All drawers run smoothly on hidden bearer runners and all have their original closely fitting glazed frame tops. The drawers are base lined with a layer of cork over which is a papered finish.

(re-lining can be carried out to the buyers preference).

fig 2. An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs.
fig 2. A Good 12 Drawer W&d Deal and Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1890.

Fitted with lock and key.

Dimensions.

Height. 32 inches.

Width. 19.75 inches.

Front to back. 18 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial pin depth).

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130890
Dealers Internal Ref
5063
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 An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Good 12 Drawer W&d Deal and Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1890.

Archive II An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View II
Archive III An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View III
Archive IV An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View IV
Archive V An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View V
Archive VI An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View VI
Archive VII An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View VII
Archive VIII An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View VIII
Archive IX An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View IX
Archive X An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View X
Archive XI An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View XI
Archive XII An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View XII
Archive XIII An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs. View XIII
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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
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 421
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An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs.
A GOOD 12 DRAWER W&D DEAL AND MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET. CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1130890
An upright mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers, a glazed side-hinged door, and small turned wooden pull knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMulti-drawer bank, Glazed hinged door, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 50.5 cm (20 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Victorian collectors cabinets were crafted during the 19th century to house growing private collections of natural history specimens, coins, medals, and antiquities, reflecting the eras fascination with science and classification.

These cabinets are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring meticulously fitted multi-drawer banks, fine dovetail joints, glass-panelled doors, and small turned wooden knobs.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage, historical patina on the wood, and original brass or iron hardware.

An antique collectors cabinet can be integrated into a study or living space as a focal point for displaying curated curiosities, geological specimens, or modern art objects, contrasting its traditional craftsmanship with clean architectural lines.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the historic timber finish.
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