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An Excellent 40 Drawer Mahogany Entomological Collectors Cabinet by Brady of Edmonton Circa 1890.
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An Excellent 40 Drawer Mahogany Entomological Collectors Cabinet by Brady of Edmonton Circa 1890.

19th century
Sold 13 November 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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THE CLASSIC 40 DRAWER ENTOMOLOGICAL COLLECTORS CABINET BY BRADY OF EDMONTON. PROBABLY THE MOST WELL KNOWN AND ACCLAIMED CABINET MAKER IN THIS FIELD. THE AMBITION OF MOST ENTOMOLOGISTS IS TO OWN A BRADY CABINET. THESE CABINETS WERE HAND MADE OF THE FINEST AVAILABLE TIMBER TO THE VERY HIGHEST STANDARD. BRADY WAS CONSIDERED THE FOREMOST MAKER OF THE ERA AND I DEFY ANY CABINET MAKER TO COME UP TO THIS STANDARD TODAY.

THIS SOLID MAHOGANY CABINET IS READY TO USE AND IS A CLASSIC BRADY DISPLAYING ALL THE USUAL BRADY TRADEMARK FEATURES.

THE DRAWERS WILL ACCOMMODATE 37mm PINS. A GREAT ADVANTAGE!

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 48 INCHES.

WIDTH. 37.5 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 19.25 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 17 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 16 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2 INCHES. CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING 37mm PINS.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

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

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SA1168643
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

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THE CLASSIC 40 DRAWER ENTOMOLOGICAL COLLECTORS CABINET BY BRADY OF EDMONTON. PROBABLY THE MOST WELL KNOWN AND ACCLAIMED CABINET MAKER IN THIS FIELD. THE AMBITION OF MOST ENTOMOLOGISTS IS TO OWN A BRADY CABINET. THESE CABINETS WERE HAND MADE OF THE FINEST AVAILABLE TIMBER TO THE VERY HIGHEST STANDARD.
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BRADY WAS CONSIDERED THE FOREMOST MAKER OF THE ERA AND I DEFY ANY CABINET MAKER TO COME UP TO THIS STANDARD TODAY.
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fig 1. An upright antique mahogany cabinet with forty small drawers and two glazed doors swung open, standing outdoors on concrete.
fig 1. An Excellent 40 Drawer Mahogany Entomological Collectors Cabinet by Brady of Edmonton Circa 1890.

THIS SOLID MAHOGANY CABINET IS READY TO USE AND IS A CLASSIC BRADY DISPLAYING ALL THE USUAL BRADY TRADEMARK FEATURES.

THE DRAWERS WILL ACCOMMODATE 37mm PINS. A GREAT ADVANTAGE!

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 48 INCHES.

WIDTH. 37.5 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 19.25 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 17 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 16 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2 INCHES. CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING 37mm PINS.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1168643
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/TPX/SKYY/
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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An Excellent 40 Drawer Mahogany Entomological Collectors Cabinet by Brady of Edmonton Circa 1890.

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Telephone 07973 302190
Location
The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2011
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Items Sold 421
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An upright antique mahogany cabinet with forty small drawers and two glazed doors swung open, standing outdoors on concrete.
AN EXCELLENT 40 DRAWER MAHOGANY ENTOMOLOGICAL COLLECTORS CABINET BY BRADY OF EDMONTON CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1168643
An upright antique mahogany cabinet with forty small drawers and two glazed doors swung open, standing outdoors on concrete.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed panel doors, Multiple shallow drawers, Turned wooden drawer pulls
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A Victorian entomological cabinet is a specialised piece of furniture crafted in the 19th century to securely store and display insect collections for scientific study and amateur naturalist hobbies.

These cabinets are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring numerous shallow drawers with glass-topped lids or glazed outer doors, tight-fitting joints to keep out pests, and traditional brass or wooden pulls.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-turned wooden knobs, aged patina on the timber, and maker stamps or labels characteristic of well-known cabinet makers from the era.

Such a statement piece works exceptionally well as a focal point in a study or library, paired with minimalist contemporary furniture to highlight its rich texture, historical character, and functional storage capacity.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent warping, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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