A Solid Mahogany 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett, Cavendish Square, London. Circa 1890.

Name: A Solid Mahogany 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett, Cavendish Square, London. Circa 1890.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219774
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

THIS FINE 20 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS EXTRA DEEP DRAWERS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING CONTINENTAL PINS OF 40mm PLUS. ALL THE DRAWERS ARE LINED WITH WHITE PLASTAZOTE AND ARE READY TO USE FOR A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTING PURSUITS. ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPLAY OF A COLLECTION OF BRITISH LEPIDOPTERA BUT NOW ABLE TO COMPLIMENT MANY OTHER TYPES OF COLLECTION. (DIVISIONS ARE COTTONS CONNECTED TO PINS WHICH CAN EASILY BE REMOVED).

J.T. CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE MADE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLECTORS CABINET IN THE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY SUPPLYING NOT JUST PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS BUT MOST OF THE MAJOR MUSEUMS AND INSTITUTES IN GREAT BRITAIN.

THE TWENTY DRAWERS ARE OF SOLID WELL FIGURED MAHOGANY AND RUN ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS. THEY ALL HAVE THE ORIGINAL CLOSELY FITTING GLAZED FRAME TOPS AND, AS MENTIONED, HAVE BEEN BASE LAYERED WITH CLEAN WHITE PLASTAZOTE.

LOCK AND KEY AND ALL BRASS FITTINGS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

STANDING ON FOUR MAHOGANY BUN FEET.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 28 INCHES.

WIDTH. 40.25 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 21.25 INCHES.

DRAWERS. WIDTH. 18 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 18 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2 AND THREE EIGHTH INCHES.

Physical Dimensions

Height

71cm (27.95")

Width

102cm (40.16")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1219774

Dealers Internal Reference

5101

Dealers Notes

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Description

THIS FINE 20 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.

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CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS EXTRA DEEP DRAWERS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING CONTINENTAL PINS OF 40mm PLUS.

Atropos Antiques

ALL THE DRAWERS ARE LINED WITH WHITE PLASTAZOTE AND ARE READY TO USE FOR A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTING PURSUITS. ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPLAY OF A COLLECTION OF BRITISH LEPIDOPTERA BUT NOW ABLE TO COMPLIMENT MANY OTHER TYPES OF COLLECTION. (DIVISIONS ARE COTTONS CONNECTED TO PINS WHICH CAN EASILY BE REMOVED).

fig 1. A SOLID MAHOGANY 20 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.CROCKETT, CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON. CIRCA 1890. — fig 1. A Solid Mahogany 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett, Cavendish Square, London. Circa 1890.

J.T. CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE MADE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLECTORS CABINET IN THE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY SUPPLYING NOT JUST PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS BUT MOST OF THE MAJOR MUSEUMS AND INSTITUTES IN GREAT BRITAIN.

fig 2. A SOLID MAHOGANY 20 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.CROCKETT, CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON. CIRCA 1890. — fig 2. A Solid Mahogany 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett, Cavendish Square, London. Circa 1890.

THE TWENTY DRAWERS ARE OF SOLID WELL FIGURED MAHOGANY AND RUN ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS. THEY ALL HAVE THE ORIGINAL CLOSELY FITTING GLAZED FRAME TOPS AND, AS MENTIONED, HAVE BEEN BASE LAYERED WITH CLEAN WHITE PLASTAZOTE.