A Watkins and Doncaster 'De Luxe' Solid Mahogany 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1890.

Name: A Watkins and Doncaster 'De Luxe' Solid Mahogany 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1890.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA372679
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

This excellent 20 drawer cabinet by messrs watkins and doncaster of the strand, london is in their 'de luxe' class being solid mahogany throughout, including drawer bases.

W&d carefully graded their cabinets and offered many permutations of quality in order to encompass all those intending to buy a cabinet for their collection. This is 'top of the hill' in that respect.

The cabinet has twenty smooth running drawers with closely fitting glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents. The cabinet was originally designed to hold a collection of butterflies or moths but will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits.

Still fitted with the original hidden casters and has a working lock and key.

Excellent condition all round although the buyer might require US to re-line the drawers with fresh paper. Please contact US with your needs.

Dimensions.

Height. 49 inches.

Width. 20.5 inches.

Front to back. 18.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth 2 inches. (imperial depth).

All questions are welcome and a visit by appointment to our dedicated showrooms in the beautiful village of hartland, north devon, is encouraged.

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA372679

Dealers Internal Reference

3915

Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description

This excellent 20 drawer cabinet by messrs watkins and doncaster of the strand, london is in their 'de luxe' class being solid mahogany throughout, including drawer bases.

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W&d carefully graded their cabinets and offered many permutations of quality in order to encompass all those intending to buy a cabinet for their collection.

Atropos Antiques

This is 'top of the hill' in that respect.

fig 1. A WATKINS AND DONCASTER 'DE LUXE' SOLID MAHOGANY 20 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1890. — fig 1. A Watkins and Doncaster 'De Luxe' Solid Mahogany 20 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1890.

The cabinet has twenty smooth running drawers with closely fitting glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents. The cabinet was originally designed to hold a collection of butterflies or moths but will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits.