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Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
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Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

19th century
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This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests. An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer specimen cases, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A superb find for the discerning collector or enthusiast of natural history and curios.

Appealing Victorian collector’s chests, ideal for storing specimens or artefacts

Select stocks display fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Each case features a pair of frieze form drawer fronts, giving a refined appearance

Finished with brass-lined lock escutcheons — keys absent

Internally, the drawers are crafted from quality cedar, offering a clean, dry storage environment

A tactile and attractive addition to a library, study, or collector’s room

Would also present as a fine pair of desktop storage chests

These antique specimen chests offer excellent form and function, perfectly suited to collectors of fine objects, minerals, coins, or entomological finds. A timeless pair with enduring charm and utility. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Internal Drawer Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Internal Drawer Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Internal Drawer Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Specimen Cases to the Victorian era.

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SA1149285
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25328
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This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests.
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An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer specimen cases, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
London Fine Antiques

A superb find for the discerning collector or enthusiast of natural history and curios.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian mahogany specimen chests with two drawers each, turned wooden handles, and plinth bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Appealing Victorian collector’s chests, ideal for storing specimens or artefacts

Select stocks display fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Each case features a pair of frieze form drawer fronts, giving a refined appearance

fig 2. A pair of Victorian mahogany specimen chests with two drawers each, turned wooden handles, and plinth bases.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Finished with brass-lined lock escutcheons — keys absent

Internally, the drawers are crafted from quality cedar, offering a clean, dry storage environment

A tactile and attractive addition to a library, study, or collector’s room

fig 3. A pair of Victorian mahogany specimen chests with two drawers each, turned wooden handles, and plinth bases.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Would also present as a fine pair of desktop storage chests

These antique specimen chests offer excellent form and function, perfectly suited to collectors of fine objects, minerals, coins, or entomological finds. A timeless pair with enduring charm and utility. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A pair of Victorian mahogany specimen chests with two drawers each, turned wooden handles, and plinth bases.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Dimensions:

Max Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Internal Drawer Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Internal Drawer Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Internal Drawer Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Specimen Cases to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149285
Dealers Internal Ref
25328
London Fine Antiques
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Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
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FAQs

During the nineteenth century, naturalists and collectors used specimen cases to organise and protect curated collections such as botanical samples, fossils, coins, and insects.

Victorian specimen chests were typically built from fine dense hardwoods, such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring dovetail joints and solid brass or wooden fittings.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original wood turnings, hand-finished drawer linings, and natural surface patination consistent with age.

These versatile pairs can serve as bedside tables, side table storage, or desktop organizers to introduce historical depth and rich wood tones to modern spaces.

Dust mahogany furniture with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally, keeping items away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight.
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