A Fine 20 Drawer Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett and Sons Circa 1890

Name: A Fine 20 Drawer Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett and Sons Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA411329
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE WORK OF J.T.CROCKETT AND SONS, PRACTICAL CABINET MAKERS OF CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON. CIRCA 1890.

THIS TWENTY DRAWER CABINET DISPLAYS THE UNIQUE 'TRIFOLIATE' DOOR MOULDING TYPICAL OF MESSRS CROCKETT. THIS STYLE BECAME ONE OF THEIR TRADE MARK DESIGNS IN THE 19TH CENTURY. THE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY IS RICH AND BEAUTIFULLY FIGURED. THE ORIGINAL LOCK AND KEY ARE PRESENT AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

ALL TWENTY DRAWERS RUN SMOOTHLY ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS AND ARE ALL CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING CONTINENTAL LENGTH PINS. THE DRAWERS ALL HAVE CLOSELY FITTED GLAZED FRAMES AND ARE LINED WITH WHITE CARTRIDGE PAPER TO THE SIDES AND BASE LINED WITH PLASTAZOTE OVER CORK.

THIS IS A SUPERB CABINET MADE AND BRANDED BY ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS 19TH CENTURY MAKERS. CROCKETT SPECIALISED IN CABINETS AND STORE AND DISPLAY CASES FOR THE PRACTICAL ENTOMOLOGIST AND MUSEUMS OF THE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 53 INCHES.

WIDTH. 22 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 21.75 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 18 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 18 INCHES.#

OVERALL DEPTH. 55mm.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

135cm (53.15")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA411329

Dealers Internal Reference

GM/C/PX/10/10

Dealers Notes

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Description

A VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE WORK OF J.T.CROCKETT AND SONS, PRACTICAL CABINET MAKERS OF CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON. CIRCA 1890.

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THIS TWENTY DRAWER CABINET DISPLAYS THE UNIQUE 'TRIFOLIATE' DOOR MOULDING TYPICAL OF MESSRS CROCKETT.

Atropos Antiques

THIS STYLE BECAME ONE OF THEIR TRADE MARK DESIGNS IN THE 19TH CENTURY. THE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY IS RICH AND BEAUTIFULLY FIGURED. THE ORIGINAL LOCK AND KEY ARE PRESENT AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

fig 1. A FINE 20 DRAWER VICTORIAN MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.CROCKETT AND SONS CIRCA 1890 — fig 1. A Fine 20 Drawer Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett and Sons Circa 1890

ALL TWENTY DRAWERS RUN SMOOTHLY ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS AND ARE ALL CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING CONTINENTAL LENGTH PINS. THE DRAWERS ALL HAVE CLOSELY FITTED GLAZED FRAMES AND ARE LINED WITH WHITE CARTRIDGE PAPER TO THE SIDES AND BASE LINED WITH PLASTAZOTE OVER CORK.

fig 2. A FINE 20 DRAWER VICTORIAN MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET BY J.T.CROCKETT AND SONS CIRCA 1890 — fig 2. A Fine 20 Drawer Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet by J.t.crockett and Sons Circa 1890

THIS IS A SUPERB CABINET MADE AND BRANDED BY ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS 19TH CENTURY MAKERS. CROCKETT SPECIALISED IN CABINETS AND STORE AND DISPLAY CASES FOR THE PRACTICAL ENTOMOLOGIST AND MUSEUMS OF THE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY.