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A Superb and Historic 16 Drawer Collectors Cabinet. Property of the Late J.c.dale 1791-1872.
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A Superb and Historic 16 Drawer Collectors Cabinet. Property of the Late J.c.dale 1791-1872.

19th century
Description

A superb and historic 16 drawer collectors cabinet, the property of the late j.c.dale born 13th december 1791, died 6th february 1872. One of the most famous entomologists in the history of the british isles.

J.c.dale collected extensively and named several species. His collection is held within the group collections of the hope department, oxford university museum. This cabinet housed the group hemiptera.

This cabinet is built in solid mahogany with ebonised drawer dividers and turned ebony knobs. The honduras mahogany is beautifully figured and the cabinet is in good unrestored condition. All the drawers are fitted with glazed frames to protect and display the contents held within.

This is a rare opportunity to own a truly historic piece of furniture previously owned by one of the greatest natural historians this country has ever produced.

All questions welcome.

Dimensions.

Height. 34.25 inches.

Width. 19 inches.

Front to back. 18 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 16.5 inches.

Front to back. 15.25 inches.

Overall depth. 1.5 inches.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA533817
Dealers Internal Reference
JCD. AYYX
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Description
A superb and historic 16 drawer collectors cabinet, the property of the late j.c.dale born 13th december 1791, died 6th february 1872. One of the most famous entomologists in the history of the british isles.

J.c.dale collected extensively and named several species.

His collection is held within the group collections of the hope department, oxford university museum.
Atropos Antiques

This cabinet housed the group hemiptera.

fig 1. A SUPERB AND HISTORIC 16 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET. PROPERTY OF THE LATE J.C.DALE 1791-1872.
fig 1. A Superb and Historic 16 Drawer Collectors Cabinet. Property of the Late J.c.dale 1791-1872.

This cabinet is built in solid mahogany with ebonised drawer dividers and turned ebony knobs. The honduras mahogany is beautifully figured and the cabinet is in good unrestored condition. All the drawers are fitted with glazed frames to protect and display the contents held within.

fig 2. A SUPERB AND HISTORIC 16 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET. PROPERTY OF THE LATE J.C.DALE 1791-1872.
fig 2. A Superb and Historic 16 Drawer Collectors Cabinet. Property of the Late J.c.dale 1791-1872.

This is a rare opportunity to own a truly historic piece of furniture previously owned by one of the greatest natural historians this country has ever produced.

All questions welcome.

Dimensions.

Height. 34.25 inches.

Width. 19 inches.

Front to back. 18 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 16.5 inches.

Front to back. 15.25 inches.

Overall depth. 1.5 inches.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA533817
Dealers Internal Ref
JCD. AYYX
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A SUPERB AND HISTORIC 16 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET. PROPERTY OF THE LATE J.C.DALE 1791-1872.
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