A Superb 20 Drawer Classic J.t.crockett of Cavendish Square, Collectors Cabinet Circa 1885. (Continental Depth Drawers).

Name: A Superb 20 Drawer Classic J.t.crockett of Cavendish Square, Collectors Cabinet Circa 1885. (Continental Depth Drawers).
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA599394
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC DESIGN, UNIQUE TO J.T.CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON. THIS MAKER WAS PROLIFIC IN THE PRODUCTION OF COLLECTORS CABINETS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES THROUGHOUT THE LATTER HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY. THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN WITH TRIFOLIATE MOULDING TO THE DOOR WITH EITHER GLASS OR A SOLID PANEL WAS A FAVOURITE.

BUILT IN PITCH PINE WITH MATCHED VENEERS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE DRAWER FRONTAGE MAKES FOR A VERY ATTRACTIVE AND PLEASING LOOK. THESE CABINETS WERE BUILT TO A HIGH STANDARD AND HAVE SMOOTH RUNNING DRAWERS ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS AND WELL FITTED GLAZED FRAME TOPS TO EACH DRAWER. TURNED EBONY KNOBS.

NOTE. *THESE DRAWERS WILL ACCOMMODATE A FULL LENGTH CONTINENTAL PIN.

ORIGINALLY FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPLAY OF A COLLECTION OF BRITISH BUTTERFLIES THIS CABINET WILL LEND ITSELF TO A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTING PURSUITS. (A CLIENT HAS RECENTLY PURCHASED JUST SUCH A CABINET TO HOLD A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE POCKET WATCHES).

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 49.75 INCHES.

WIDTH. 21.75 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 20 AND ONE EIGHTH INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 17 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 16 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2 AND ONE EIGHTH INCHES. (FULL CONTINENTAL DEPTH).

ALL QUESIONS WELCOME AND SAFE DELIVERY OUR SPECIALITY

Physical Dimensions

Height

126cm (49.61")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA599394

Dealers Internal Reference

4026/B/GM

Dealers Notes

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Description

AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC DESIGN, UNIQUE TO J.T.CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON.

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THIS MAKER WAS PROLIFIC IN THE PRODUCTION OF COLLECTORS CABINETS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES THROUGHOUT THE LATTER HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY.

Atropos Antiques

THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN WITH TRIFOLIATE MOULDING TO THE DOOR WITH EITHER GLASS OR A SOLID PANEL WAS A FAVOURITE.

fig 1. A SUPERB 20 DRAWER CLASSIC J.T.CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE, COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1885. (CONTINENTAL DEPTH DRAWERS). — fig 1. A Superb 20 Drawer Classic J.t.crockett of Cavendish Square, Collectors Cabinet Circa 1885. (Continental Depth Drawers).

BUILT IN PITCH PINE WITH MATCHED VENEERS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE DRAWER FRONTAGE MAKES FOR A VERY ATTRACTIVE AND PLEASING LOOK. THESE CABINETS WERE BUILT TO A HIGH STANDARD AND HAVE SMOOTH RUNNING DRAWERS ON HIDDEN BEARER RUNNERS AND WELL FITTED GLAZED FRAME TOPS TO EACH DRAWER. TURNED EBONY KNOBS.

fig 2. A SUPERB 20 DRAWER CLASSIC J.T.CROCKETT OF CAVENDISH SQUARE, COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1885. (CONTINENTAL DEPTH DRAWERS). — fig 2. A Superb 20 Drawer Classic J.t.crockett of Cavendish Square, Collectors Cabinet Circa 1885. (Continental Depth Drawers).

NOTE. *THESE DRAWERS WILL ACCOMMODATE A FULL LENGTH CONTINENTAL PIN.

ORIGINALLY FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPLAY OF A COLLECTION OF BRITISH BUTTERFLIES THIS CABINET WILL LEND ITSELF TO A MULTITUDE OF COLLECTING PURSUITS. (A CLIENT HAS RECENTLY PURCHASED JUST SUCH A CABINET TO HOLD A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE POCKET WATCHES).