Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The twenty drawer cabinet is complete with stand and bears the makers ivory plaque stating "c.h.longley maker". Few of this makers pieces still exist.
All the original, closely fitting glazed frames are present and the drawers are papered and have a base layer of cork. Each drawer has a hidden universal cell on the inside perimeter.
Fully operative lock and key, bolts and fixings.
This cabinet will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits and will display and protect the collection admirably.
Dimensions.
Height overall. 49 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 size).
This is possibly the most attractive cabinet we have stocked for a long time and will prove not only useful but decorative.
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Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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An Absolutely Superb and Rare 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet by C.h.longley Circa 1880
