Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
These will be very familiar to amateur and professional entomologists.
Hills created this practical form of housing and protection for natural history collections.
For those who have not come across this type before, the two ten drawer units can be lifted apart and placed next to each other or more can be placed on top locating with short dowels.as the collection increases in volume more hills units can be added. We currently have four ten drawer units and these are two of them.
The condition of these cabinets is nothing less than excellent.
Both cabinets are lockable with the same key and the lift off panelled fronts fit very well.
The drawers are built to a high specification as one would expect of this maker.
Dimensions.
Height of both cabinets with base and top fitted.54 and threes eights inches.
Width. 20 inches.
Front to back. 18 inches.
Drawers.
Width. 18 inches.
Front to back 16 inches.
Overall depth. 2.25 inches.
Examples of this makers work are currently on the market for over eight hundred and fifty pounds each unit! I offer these at a much more advantageous price!£1275.00 the pair.
All questions are welcome.
Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Atropos Antiques Profile Page
Hills of Willesden Pair of Ten Drawer Entomological Collectors Cabinets in Oak.
