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A Very Fine Pair of 12 Drawer Standish Collectors Cabinets Circa 1880.
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A Very Fine Pair of 12 Drawer Standish Collectors Cabinets Circa 1880.

19th century
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THESE FINE CABINETS ARE FASHIONED IN VICTORIAN MAHOGANY AND WERE MADE BY STANDISH OF LONDON, A PROMINENT CABIENT MAKER OF THE ERA.

EXTRA DEEP DRAWERS ALL WITH CLOSELY FITTING GLAZED FRAME TOPS.

BEAUTIFUL CABINETS WITH GLAZED DOORS ALTHOUGH THE ORIGINAL MAHOGANY PANELS ARE AVAILABLE TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE CABINETS AND FITTED IF PREFERED.

PLEASE NOTE ITEM ANTIQUE #SA147169 SHOWS THE CABINETS WITH THE PANELS IN PLACE

THE CABINETS CAN BE SOLD SEPARATEY IF REQUIRED AND ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME. DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 38.75 INCHES.

WIDTH. 21.5 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 19.75 INCHES.

DRAWERS

WIDTH. 18 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 16.5 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2.5 INCHES. ( CAPABLE OF ACCOMODATING CONTINENTAL PLUS PINS)

INTERNAL DEPTH TO GLASS, 1.5 INCHES (PLUS 5mm CORK LAYER.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated these Victorian Collectors Cabinets to the 1880s.

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SA1203730
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
THESE FINE CABINETS ARE FASHIONED IN VICTORIAN MAHOGANY AND WERE MADE BY STANDISH OF LONDON, A PROMINENT CABIENT MAKER OF THE ERA.

EXTRA DEEP DRAWERS ALL WITH CLOSELY FITTING GLAZED FRAME TOPS.

“
BEAUTIFUL CABINETS WITH GLAZED DOORS ALTHOUGH THE ORIGINAL MAHOGANY PANELS ARE AVAILABLE TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE CABINETS AND FITTED IF PREFERED.
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fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century Victorian mahogany collectors cabinets with glazed front doors revealing twelve shallow drawers fitted with brass card holders and wooden knobs.
fig 1. A Very Fine Pair of 12 Drawer Standish Collectors Cabinets Circa 1880.

PLEASE NOTE ITEM ANTIQUE #SA147169 SHOWS THE CABINETS WITH THE PANELS IN PLACE

THE CABINETS CAN BE SOLD SEPARATEY IF REQUIRED AND ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME. DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 38.75 INCHES.

fig 2. A pair of late 19th-century Victorian mahogany collectors cabinets with glazed front doors revealing twelve shallow drawers fitted with brass card holders and wooden knobs.
fig 2. A Very Fine Pair of 12 Drawer Standish Collectors Cabinets Circa 1880.

WIDTH. 21.5 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 19.75 INCHES.

DRAWERS

WIDTH. 18 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 16.5 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2.5 INCHES. ( CAPABLE OF ACCOMODATING CONTINENTAL PLUS PINS)

INTERNAL DEPTH TO GLASS, 1.5 INCHES (PLUS 5mm CORK LAYER.

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated these Victorian Collectors Cabinets to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203730
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/SD
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A pair of late 19th-century Victorian mahogany collectors cabinets with glazed front doors revealing twelve shallow drawers fitted with brass card holders and wooden knobs.
A VERY FINE PAIR OF 12 DRAWER STANDISH COLLECTORS CABINETS CIRCA 1880.
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A Standish collectors cabinet is a specialised late Victorian storage unit designed with multiple shallow drawers housed behind a glazed door to securely store and display biological, numismatic, or geological specimens.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring brass card holders, turned wooden handles, and glazed glass panels to protect delicate contents.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-dovetailed shallow drawers, original glass panes, brass label holders with age-appropriate patina, and precise drawer runners tailored for small display items.

In contemporary settings, these cabinets function as practical storage units for jewellery, print collections, or office stationery, positioned alongside modern furniture in study spaces, hallways, or living rooms.

Position the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent warping or fading, and maintain the polished surface using specialised beeswax polish and microfibre cloths.
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