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English Walnut and Mahogany 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet with Fine Carrara Top. Circa 1860

Name: English Walnut and Mahogany 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet with Fine Carrara Top. Circa 1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA255101
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

This fine, highly figured english walnut collectors cabinet has a carrara marble top and arched, mirrored doors with original gilded mouldings.

Forty solid mahogany drawers all carrying their original ebony turned knobs are concealed behind the doors.the drawers all have closely fitted glazed frame drop in tops and are corked and papered to the base. A hidden universal cell surrounds the inner drawer space.

The door mirrors are original and show some 'foxing' all commensurate with the age of this beautiful antique.

This cabinet was originally designed to house a collection of british butterflies but will lend itself admirably to a multitude of collecting pursuits.

The use of walnut was not common in such furniture due to cost. This highly figured walnut cabinet is of fine quality and will be appreciated by all antique enthusiasts.

Dimensions.

Height. 50.75 inches.

Width. 40.5 inches.

Front to back. 21.75 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 18 inches.

Front to back. 18 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial).

Delivery of these cabinets is one of our specialities and can be carried out with assurance that no damage will be suffered. Please contact me with your requirements.

Physical Dimensions

Height

129cm (50.79")

Width

103cm (40.55")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA255101

Dealers Internal Reference

M-D 3813

Dealers Notes

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Description

This fine, highly figured english walnut collectors cabinet has a carrara marble top and arched, mirrored doors with original gilded mouldings.

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Forty solid mahogany drawers all carrying their original ebony turned knobs are concealed behind the doors.

Atropos Antiques

the drawers all have closely fitted glazed frame drop in tops and are corked and papered to the base. A hidden universal cell surrounds the inner drawer space.

fig 1. ENGLISH WALNUT AND MAHOGANY 40 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET WITH FINE CARRARA TOP. CIRCA 1860 — fig 1. English Walnut and Mahogany 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet with Fine Carrara Top. Circa 1860

The door mirrors are original and show some 'foxing' all commensurate with the age of this beautiful antique.

This cabinet was originally designed to house a collection of british butterflies but will lend itself admirably to a multitude of collecting pursuits.

fig 2. ENGLISH WALNUT AND MAHOGANY 40 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET WITH FINE CARRARA TOP. CIRCA 1860 — fig 2. English Walnut and Mahogany 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet with Fine Carrara Top. Circa 1860

The use of walnut was not common in such furniture due to cost. This highly figured walnut cabinet is of fine quality and will be appreciated by all antique enthusiasts.

Dimensions.

Height. 50.75 inches.

fig 3. ENGLISH WALNUT AND MAHOGANY 40 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET WITH FINE CARRARA TOP. CIRCA 1860 — fig 3. English Walnut and Mahogany 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet with Fine Carrara Top. Circa 1860

Width. 40.5 inches.

Front to back. 21.75 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 18 inches.

Front to back. 18 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial).

Delivery of these cabinets is one of our specialities and can be carried out with assurance that no damage will be suffered. Please contact me with your requirements.