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Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
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Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique 5 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany glazed collector's set of drawers, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

A distinguished antique specimen cabinet, beautifully crafted for collectors and display.

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Timeless Craftsmanship – Constructed from solid mahogany, boasting a rich, warm patina

Five Smooth-Running Drawers – Each fitted with a sliding glazed lid, allowing easy access while preserving delicate contents

Drawers of Graduated Heights - Storage from 2cm to 5cm in height (0.75'' to 2'')

Refined Details – Traditional wooden pulls adorn each drawer for effortless handling

Glazed Door Protection – A clear glass panel provides visibility and security for displayed items

Brass Lined Lock – Retains its original brass lock, though the key is absent

Compact & Versatile – Perfect for natural history specimens, jewellery, or treasured collectibles

This is a fine antique desktop specimen cabinet, a charming desktop collector’s piece, ready to complement any study, library, or display setting. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38cm (15'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Specimen Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132526
Dealers Internal Reference
25297
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Description
This is an antique 5 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany glazed collector's set of drawers, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

A distinguished antique specimen cabinet, beautifully crafted for collectors and display.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet featuring five shallow drawers with turned knobs behind a framed locking door.
fig 1. Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Timeless Craftsmanship – Constructed from solid mahogany, boasting a rich, warm patina

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Five Smooth-Running Drawers – Each fitted with a sliding glazed lid, allowing easy access while preserving delicate contents.
London Fine Antiques
fig 2. A Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet featuring five shallow drawers with turned knobs behind a framed locking door.
fig 2. Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian

Drawers of Graduated Heights - Storage from 2cm to 5cm in height (0.75'' to 2'')

Refined Details – Traditional wooden pulls adorn each drawer for effortless handling

Glazed Door Protection – A clear glass panel provides visibility and security for displayed items

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet featuring five shallow drawers with turned knobs behind a framed locking door.
fig 3. Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian

Brass Lined Lock – Retains its original brass lock, though the key is absent

Compact & Versatile – Perfect for natural history specimens, jewellery, or treasured collectibles

This is a fine antique desktop specimen cabinet, a charming desktop collector’s piece, ready to complement any study, library, or display setting. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38cm (15'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Specimen Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132526
Dealers Internal Ref
25297
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet featuring five shallow drawers with turned knobs behind a framed locking door.
Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
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A Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet featuring five shallow drawers with turned knobs behind a framed locking door.
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Victorian specimen cabinets were designed during the nineteenth century to store, organise, and protect delicate collections such as insects, geological samples, coins, or botanical pressings.

These cabinets were typically crafted from hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring brass escutcheons, turned wood knobs, and glass panels.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass locking mechanisms, graduated shallow drawers, and natural patination on the timber and hardware.

A tabletop specimen cabinet can be placed on an office desk, sideboard, or bookshelf to store modern stationery, jewellery, or small curated keepsakes.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber and preserve the natural patination.
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