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Victorian Oak Collectors / Specimen Case (Shells) C.1860
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Victorian Oak Collectors / Specimen Case (Shells) C.1860

19th century
Sold 3 October 2025 · Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Description

A Victorian oak Collectors / Specimen Case with hinged cover and carry-handle.

It contains a good collection of exotic Seashells; Minerals and other Oceanic specimens, spread over five divisional shelves (four removable, one fixed) all lined in tooled crimson papers.

Dated c.1860-80.

Dimensions: 38 x 21 x 14 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Oak Specimen Case to the 19th Century.

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SA1169004
Dealers Internal Reference
1786/A
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Description
A Victorian oak Collectors / Specimen Case with hinged cover and carry-handle.
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It contains a good collection of exotic Seashells; Minerals and other Oceanic specimens, spread over five divisional shelves (four removable, one fixed) all lined in tooled crimson papers.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Dated c.1860-80.

Dimensions: 38 x 21 x 14 cm.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Oak Specimen Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169004
Dealers Internal Ref
1786/A
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Archive I An open antique wooden specimen case with multiple red-lined compartments containing various shells and coral. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Oak Collectors / Specimen Case (Shells) C.1860

Archive II An open antique wooden specimen case with multiple red-lined compartments containing various shells and coral. View II
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Bath
BA1 2JS
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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An open antique wooden specimen case with multiple red-lined compartments containing various shells and coral.
Victorian oak Collectors / Specimen Case (Shells) c.1860
Ref: SA1169004
An open antique wooden specimen case with multiple red-lined compartments containing various shells and coral.
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  • ObjectDisplay Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDivided compartments, Velvet lining, Brass drop handles, Dovetail joints
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

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A Victorian specimen case is a specialised wooden box with multiple compartments, traditionally used by naturalists and collectors during the 19th century to organise and display natural history items such as shells, minerals, and insects.

These cases were typically crafted from durable hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, frequently featuring velvet, baize, or leather linings to protect delicate specimens from damage.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut dovetails, traditional brass hardware, and natural patina on the wood and interior linings indicative of mid-to-late 19th-century manufacturing methods.

An antique specimen case can be placed on a desk or console table as a focal point, or used flat to display curated modern collectables while adding historical texture to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the box out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the wood and interior fabric, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and occasionally dusting the exterior with a dry, soft cloth.
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