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1920s Microscope Slide Cabinet with Ivorine Labels
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1920s Microscope Slide Cabinet with Ivorine Labels

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 November 2025 · D and A Binder Ltd
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Description

A compact 1920s microscope slide cabinet in dark-stained hardwood, fitted with twin front doors with small turned knobs and brass cup handles to the sides. Inside are a series of shallow drawers, each retaining its original ivorine labels marked for specimen types including Botanical, Insecta, and Diatomaceae.

The drawers are lined in blue and designed to accommodate standard glass slides. The cabinet shows honest surface wear consistent with long use in a laboratory or educational environment, developing a rich, deep patina over time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet to the 1920s.

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SA1175878
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Description
A compact 1920s microscope slide cabinet in dark-stained hardwood, fitted with twin front doors with small turned knobs and brass cup handles to the sides.
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Inside are a series of shallow drawers, each retaining its original ivorine labels marked for specimen types including Botanical, Insecta, and Diatomaceae.
D and A Binder Ltd
fig 1. A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor.
fig 1. 1920s Microscope Slide Cabinet with Ivorine Labels

The drawers are lined in blue and designed to accommodate standard glass slides. The cabinet shows honest surface wear consistent with long use in a laboratory or educational environment, developing a rich, deep patina over time.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175878
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1920s Microscope Slide Cabinet with Ivorine Labels

Archive II A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor. View II
Archive III A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor. View III
Archive IV A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor. View IV
Archive V A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor. View V
Archive VI A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor. View VI
Archive VII A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor. View VII
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 156
Items Sold 825
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
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Location: 101 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT, United Kingdom
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A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor.
1920s Microscope Slide Cabinet with Ivorine Labels
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A dark wooden antique microscope slide cabinet with double doors rests on a wooden floor.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScientific Storage Cabinet
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Scientific
  • MaterialMahogany, Ivorine, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDouble doors, Small metal knobs, Flat top, Recessed centre stile
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Microscope slide cabinets were manufactured in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to organise and protect glass biological and geological specimens for researchers, educators, and amateur naturalists.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring precision-fitted internal slots, brass hardware, and numbered ivorine labels for cataloguing.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, aged patina on the timber, hand-carved or printed ivorine numbering tags, and traditional hand-turned wooden or metal drawer pulls.

This piece works well as a desktop organiser or accent feature within a study or living space, paired with curated curiosities and natural specimens to highlight its academic heritage.

Maintain these cabinets by keeping them out of direct sunlight and high humidity, cleaning only with a dry, soft cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can damage aged finishes and delicate ivorine labels.
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