A Good and Highly Versatile Honduras Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1870.

Name: A Good and Highly Versatile Honduras Mahogany Collectors Cabinet Circa 1870.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA612934
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

A super victorian honduras mahogany 20 drawer collectors cabinet circa 1870, the property of the late peter cribb. (provenance plate attached to plinth.

This cabinet was built to house a collection of british butterflies and moths but will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits. Twenty drawers all with glazed frame tops. Peter cribb was a highly respected authority in entomological circles and previously owned this cabinet. Inset campaign style brass handles to all drawers.

The proportions of this cabinet make it very appropriate for those with limited space.

All questions welcome and delivery with certainty of safety one of our specialities.

Dimensions.

Height. 30.5 inches.

Width. 36.5 inches.

Front to back. 14.75 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 16.75 inches.

Front to back. 13 inches.

Overall depth. 2 and one eighth inches. (to accommodate imperial length pins.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77.5cm (30.51")

Width

93cm (36.61")

Depth

37.5cm (14.76")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA612934

Dealers Internal Reference

4027 AKKX

Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description

A super victorian honduras mahogany 20 drawer collectors cabinet circa 1870, the property of the late peter cribb. (provenance plate attached to plinth.

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This cabinet was built to house a collection of british butterflies and moths but will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits.

Atropos Antiques

Twenty drawers all with glazed frame tops. Peter cribb was a highly respected authority in entomological circles and previously owned this cabinet. Inset campaign style brass handles to all drawers.