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...