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Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet

19th century
Description

A good quality microscope slide cabinet dating from the mid to late 19th Century. It is made from mahogany and comes with its original working key. The door opens to reveal 13 drawers, each with numbered bone handles and plaques which can be written on to act as labels for the drawers. Each drawer is lined with blue velvet and divided internally into three rows, each capable of holding 8 standard microscope slides, giving each drawer a capacity for 24 slides and meaning the cabinet can hold 312 slides! The bottom section of the cabinet has had the drawers removed, presumably to make space for larger pieces of equipment such as lenses or bowls etc.

The nature of the cabinet means that it could be used for a variety of things and not just microscope slides - it would display a collection of coins very well too.

It is in good condition for its age. There are some knocks and marks around the cabinet and the mahogany has faded over time but there are no major damages. The drawers open smoothly and are generally clean and tidy.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet to the 1870s.

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SA1214528
Description
A good quality microscope slide cabinet dating from the mid to late 19th Century. It is made from mahogany and comes with its original working key.
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The door opens to reveal 13 drawers, each with numbered bone handles and plaques which can be written on to act as labels for the drawers.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Each drawer is lined with blue velvet and divided internally into three rows, each capable of holding 8 standard microscope slides, giving each drawer a capacity for 24 slides and meaning the cabinet can hold 312 slides! The bottom section of the cabinet has had the drawers removed, presumably to make space for larger pieces of equipment such as lenses or bowls etc.

fig 1. A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls.
fig 1. Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet

The nature of the cabinet means that it could be used for a variety of things and not just microscope slides - it would display a collection of coins very well too.

It is in good condition for its age. There are some knocks and marks around the cabinet and the mahogany has faded over time but there are no major damages. The drawers open smoothly and are generally clean and tidy.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £20

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214528
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls.

Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet

Archive II A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View II
Archive III A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View III
Archive IV A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View IV
Archive V A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View V
Archive VI A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View VI
Archive VII A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View VII
Archive VIII A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View VIII
Archive IX A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View IX
Archive X A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View X
Archive XI A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View XI
Archive XII A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View XII
Archive XIII A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View XIII
Archive XIV A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View XIV
Archive XV A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls. View XV
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A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls.
Antique Microscope Slide Cabinet
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A warm brown wooden microscope slide cabinet with its single door open to reveal numerous shallow horizontal drawers with small round pulls.
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Designed during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, microscope slide cabinets were crafted specifically to store prepared glass slides horizontally, ensuring biological, botanical, and geological specimens remained secure and protected from light.

These cabinets were typically built from stable hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak to minimise warping, featuring shallow cedar or mahogany trays fitted with brass keyway escutcheons and small bone knobs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, brass mortise locks, stepped slide runners inside the side walls, and original numbered labels or turned pulls on the drawer fronts.

A desktop specimen cabinet functions as an intriguing architectural accent on a study desk or bookshelf, serving as practical storage for small modern items such as jewellery, coins, or art supplies.

Store the timber cabinet away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity levels to avoid cracking, and apply clear beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish while cleaning brass hardware gently.
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