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Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880
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Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880

19th century
Description

You are viewing a gorgeous period Victorian collectors cabinet

Crafted from mahogany with satinwood stringing on drawers

Top opens up to reveal glass top section for displaying, great for jewellery

On original wheels at end of tapered legs

We date this to circa 1880

Offered in great condition, ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Please fire away with any questions or enquiries

Dimensions:

Height 78cm

width 42.5cm

Depth 37.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1880s.

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SA1177079
Description
You are viewing a gorgeous period Victorian collectors cabinet

Crafted from mahogany with satinwood stringing on drawers

Top opens up to reveal glass top section for displaying, great for jewellery

On original wheels at end of tapered legs

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring four shallow drawers with brass knobs, boxwood string inlay, key with tassel, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880

We date this to circa 1880

Offered in great condition, ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Please fire away with any questions or enquiries

Dimensions:

Height 78cm

width 42.5cm

Depth 37.5cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177079
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring four shallow drawers with brass knobs, boxwood string inlay, key with tassel, and square tapered legs on brass castors.

Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880

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A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring four shallow drawers with brass knobs, boxwood string inlay, key with tassel, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880
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A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring four shallow drawers with brass knobs, boxwood string inlay, key with tassel, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
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A Victorian collectors cabinet is a specialised piece of furniture designed during the nineteenth century to store and display curated items such as coins, medals, insects, or botanical specimens. Featuring shallow drawers and precise woodworking, these cabinets catered to the periods interest in natural history and antiquities.

These cabinets were constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, often lined with velvet, cork, or cedar. Construction techniques included hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and boxwood string inlay for decoration.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetails, brass castors, functional locks, and age-appropriate wear to the interior drawer linings and finish. The presence of shallow, uniform drawers specifically proportioned for small objects is a primary characteristic.

In contemporary spaces, a collectors cabinet functions as a side table, hall accent, or storage unit in an office or library. Pairing mahogany tones with modern art or minimalist lighting creates contrast between traditional and modern elements.

To preserve mahogany furniture, position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement and colour changes. Apply beeswax polish periodically, buffing along the grain with a soft cloth.
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