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A 15 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.
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A 15 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.

1920 - 1940
Sold 2 February 2026 · Atropos Antiques
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Description

A very versatile 15 drawer mahogany collectors cabinet. Slim and unusually long drawers ideal for the protection and display of a multitude of collectables. Originally built to house a collection of british lepidoptera.

Drawers base lined with a layer of cork papered over. All original closely fitting glazed frame tops. Reputed to have been made for an executive by the portsmouth shipyard cabinet makers and fitters.

All drawers fitted with the original and complete ivorine knobs.

Dimensions.

Height. 39.25 inches.

Width. 38 inches.

Front to back. 14.25 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 35 inches.

Front to back. 13 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (british imperial pins).

All questions welcome and safe delivery can be arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147264
Dealers Internal Reference
5072. RKX
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A very versatile 15 drawer mahogany collectors cabinet. Slim and unusually long drawers ideal for the protection and display of a multitude of collectables. Originally built to house a collection of british lepidoptera.
fig 1. A freestanding vintage mahogany collectors cabinet featuring fifteen shallow horizontal drawers with small turned pulls.
fig 1. A 15 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.

Drawers base lined with a layer of cork papered over. All original closely fitting glazed frame tops. Reputed to have been made for an executive by the portsmouth shipyard cabinet makers and fitters.

All drawers fitted with the original and complete ivorine knobs.

fig 2. A freestanding vintage mahogany collectors cabinet featuring fifteen shallow horizontal drawers with small turned pulls.
fig 2. A 15 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.

Dimensions.

Height. 39.25 inches.

Width. 38 inches.

Front to back. 14.25 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 35 inches.

Front to back. 13 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (british imperial pins).

All questions welcome and safe delivery can be arranged.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147264
Dealers Internal Ref
5072. RKX
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A freestanding vintage mahogany collectors cabinet featuring fifteen shallow horizontal drawers with small turned pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 15 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.

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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
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A freestanding vintage mahogany collectors cabinet featuring fifteen shallow horizontal drawers with small turned pulls.
A 15 DRAWER MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1930.
Ref: SA1147264
A freestanding vintage mahogany collectors cabinet featuring fifteen shallow horizontal drawers with small turned pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets and Chests
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMultiple shallow drawers, Turned wooden pulls, Plinth base
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Collectors cabinets, often referred to as specimen or entomology cabinets, gained significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as natural history and artifact collection became popular among academics and enthusiasts.

These cabinets are typically constructed using dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring numerous shallow drawers designed to protect fragile items, often joined with traditional dovetail joints and fitted with small brass or turned wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces from the early 20th century typically display period-appropriate joinery, natural timber ageing, hand-cut dovetails within the drawer construction, and structural wear consistent with age rather than modern manufacturing marks.

A collectors cabinet serves as a focal point in a study or library, functioning well as a surface for displaying decorative objects while offering practical, discreet storage for small items and collections.

Maintain timber furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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