A 60 Drawer Walnut Watkins and Doncaster Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.

Name: A 60 Drawer Walnut Watkins and Doncaster Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA405857
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

THIS EXCELLENT COLLECTORS CABINET WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED BY MESSRS WATKINS AND DONCASTER OF THE STRAND, LONDON IN 1930.

THIS CABINET IS TRULY VERSATILE IN THAT IT CAN STAND COMPLETE AS A SIXTY DRAWER PIECE OR CAN BE SEPARATED, AFFORDING A FORTY DRAWER 'STAND ALONE' CABINET PLUS A TWENTY DRAWER MATCHING PIECE. ALTERNATIVELY THE THREE SECTIONS COULD STAND INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER. THE ABILITY TO 'BREAK DOWN' THE COMPONENT PARTS MAKE THIS CABINET EMMINENTLY EASY TO TRANSPORT AND MOVE FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION IN THE HOME OR INSTITUTE WHERE IT WILL ULTIMATELY RESIDE.

THE CABINET IS FASHIONED IN WALNUT AND EACH TWENTY DRAWER SECTION HAS A LOCKING BAR WITH KEY FOR SECURITY. THE DRAWERS ARE VERY WELL MADE AND EACH HAS A TIGHTLY FITTED GLAZED FRAME TOP ALL GLASS ORIGINAL AND INTACT. THE DRAWERS ARE BASE LINED WITH A LAYER OF CORK AND PAPERED OVER. ALL THE ORIGINAL PERIOD DRAWER KNOBS ARE PRESENT AND THE DRAWERS RUN SMOOTHLY ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS, ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALL DRAWERS ARE NUMBERED.

WHETHER USED BY AN ENTOMOLOGIST OR OTHER COLLECTOR THIS CABINET CAN BE COMMENDED FOR IT'S BUILD AND VERSATILITY.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 124cms.

WIDTH. 170cms.

FRONT TO BACK. 44cms.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 51cms.

FRONT TO BACK. 40.5cms.

OVERALL DEPTH. 5cms.

ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

Physical Dimensions

Height

124cm (48.82")

Width

170cm (66.93")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA405857

Dealers Internal Reference

GM/PH/LYYX

Dealers Notes

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Description

THIS EXCELLENT COLLECTORS CABINET WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED BY MESSRS WATKINS AND DONCASTER OF THE STRAND, LONDON IN 1930.

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THIS CABINET IS TRULY VERSATILE IN THAT IT CAN STAND COMPLETE AS A SIXTY DRAWER PIECE OR CAN BE SEPARATED, AFFORDING A FORTY DRAWER 'STAND ALONE' CABINET PLUS A TWENTY DRAWER MATCHING PIECE.

Atropos Antiques

ALTERNATIVELY THE THREE SECTIONS COULD STAND INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER. THE ABILITY TO 'BREAK DOWN' THE COMPONENT PARTS MAKE THIS CABINET EMMINENTLY EASY TO TRANSPORT AND MOVE FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION IN THE HOME OR INSTITUTE WHERE IT WILL ULTIMATELY RESIDE.

fig 1. A 60 DRAWER WALNUT WATKINS AND DONCASTER COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1930. — fig 1. A 60 Drawer Walnut Watkins and Doncaster Collectors Cabinet Circa 1930.

THE CABINET IS FASHIONED IN WALNUT AND EACH TWENTY DRAWER SECTION HAS A LOCKING BAR WITH KEY FOR SECURITY. THE DRAWERS ARE VERY WELL MADE AND EACH HAS A TIGHTLY FITTED GLAZED FRAME TOP ALL GLASS ORIGINAL AND INTACT. THE DRAWERS ARE BASE LINED WITH A LAYER OF CORK AND PAPERED OVER. ALL THE ORIGINAL PERIOD DRAWER KNOBS ARE PRESENT AND THE DRAWERS RUN SMOOTHLY ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS, ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALL DRAWERS ARE NUMBERED.