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A Good 15 Drawer Insect Collectors Cabinet by Messrs Watkins & Doncaster. Circa 1890.
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A Good 15 Drawer Insect Collectors Cabinet by Messrs Watkins & Doncaster. Circa 1890.

19th century
For Sale by Atropos Antiques
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An excellent 15 drawer entomological collectors cabinet in deal and mahogany by messrs watkins & doncaster of the strand, london. Circa 1890.

This cabinet is ready to use for a multitude of collecting pursuits and all the drawers are base lined with plastazote in very good order.

Original lock and key and all drawers fitted with original closely fitting glazed frame tops.

The original w&d trade label is still fixed to the back of the cabinet as shown.

Dimensions.

Height. 42 inches.

Width. 20.5 inches.

Front to back. 18.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (to accommodate imperial length pins).

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Antique Insect Collectors Cabinet to the 1890s.

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SA1220314
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GM/WD.JMEYY
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
An excellent 15 drawer entomological collectors cabinet in deal and mahogany by messrs watkins & doncaster of the strand, london. Circa 1890.
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This cabinet is ready to use for a multitude of collecting pursuits and all the drawers are base lined with plastazote in very good order.
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fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany fifteen-drawer insect collector cabinet featuring a glazed outer door and turned wooden drawer knobs.
fig 1. A Good 15 Drawer Insect Collectors Cabinet by Messrs Watkins & Doncaster. Circa 1890.

Original lock and key and all drawers fitted with original closely fitting glazed frame tops.

The original w&d trade label is still fixed to the back of the cabinet as shown.

Dimensions.

Height. 42 inches.

fig 2. A late Victorian mahogany fifteen-drawer insect collector cabinet featuring a glazed outer door and turned wooden drawer knobs.
fig 2. A Good 15 Drawer Insect Collectors Cabinet by Messrs Watkins & Doncaster. Circa 1890.

Width. 20.5 inches.

Front to back. 18.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (to accommodate imperial length pins).

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Antique Insect Collectors Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220314
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/WD.JMEYY
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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A late Victorian mahogany fifteen-drawer insect collector cabinet featuring a glazed outer door and turned wooden drawer knobs.
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany fifteen-drawer insect collector cabinet featuring a glazed outer door and turned wooden drawer knobs.

A Good 15 Drawer Insect Collectors Cabinet by Messrs Watkins & Doncaster. Circa 1890.

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Telephone 07973 302190
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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany fifteen-drawer insect collector cabinet featuring a glazed outer door and turned wooden drawer knobs.
A GOOD 15 DRAWER INSECT COLLECTORS CABINET BY MESSRS WATKINS & DONCASTER. CIRCA 1890.
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A late Victorian mahogany fifteen-drawer insect collector cabinet featuring a glazed outer door and turned wooden drawer knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCollector Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed door, Turned drawer knobs, Plinth base, Shallow specimen drawers
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Victorian entomological cabinet from circa 1890 is constructed in deal and mahogany with a warm brown finish. The upright rectangular form stands on a simple plinth base and features a glazed outer door on brass hinges, enclosing fifteen shallow specimen drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs. Each drawer contains a Plastazote base lining and a closely fitting glazed frame top, and the cabinet retains an original lock. The proportions measure 107 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. Designed by Messrs Watkins & Doncaster of the Strand, London, this piece accommodates collecting pursuits in a study or library. The functional form suits the organisation of small specimens and natural history collections, while the glazed door allows visibility of the contents while protecting them from dust.

FAQs

A Victorian entomology cabinet is a specialized piece of furniture constructed during the late nineteenth century to store, organize, and protect natural history specimens, particularly insects and butterflies, inside shallow glass-topped drawers.

These cabinets were typically constructed from high-grade woods such as mahogany or oak, featuring glazed front doors, brass hardware, and tight-fitting cedar or mahogany drawers designed to reduce pest access.

Authentic pieces produced by Watkins & Doncaster often carry a maker plaque or paper trade label inside the door or frame, featuring precision drawer fittings with cork or peat lining and characteristic brass or turned wood knobs.

Place the cabinet as a standalone accent piece in a study, library, or hallway, using the flat top surface to display modest decorative objects or table lighting to highlight the timber grain.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent drying or warping. Clean surfaces with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timber finish.
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