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A Good 30 Drawer Watkins & Doncaster Collectors Specimen Cabinet in Satin Walnut and Mahogany. Circa 1900
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A Good 30 Drawer Watkins & Doncaster Collectors Specimen Cabinet in Satin Walnut and Mahogany. Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 April 2026 · Atropos Antiques
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A good and attractive watkins & doncaster thirty drawer collectors cabinet in satin walnut and mahogany with glazed doors. Circa 1910.

This cabinet is from a private source and originally housed a collection of british butterflies but will serve a multitude of collecting pursuits. The drawers all have closely fitted glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents within.

The drawers are base lined with a layer of plastazote but can be paper lined if wished. The drawers are designed to accommodate imperial entomological pins.

All in good and very presentable condition fitted with original lock and key and shoot bolts to the left hand door.

Dimensions.

Height. 42.25 inches.

Width. 38 inches.

Front to back. 18.25 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches.

All questions welcome and delivery can be carried out.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Watkins and Doncaster Specimen Cabinet to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA682056
Dealers Internal Reference
3973
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Description
A good and attractive watkins & doncaster thirty drawer collectors cabinet in satin walnut and mahogany with glazed doors. Circa 1910.
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This cabinet is from a private source and originally housed a collection of british butterflies but will serve a multitude of collecting pursuits.
Atropos Antiques

The drawers all have closely fitted glazed frame tops to protect and display the contents within.

fig 1. An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs.
fig 1. A Good 30 Drawer Watkins & Doncaster Collectors Specimen Cabinet in Satin Walnut and Mahogany. Circa 1900

The drawers are base lined with a layer of plastazote but can be paper lined if wished. The drawers are designed to accommodate imperial entomological pins.

All in good and very presentable condition fitted with original lock and key and shoot bolts to the left hand door.

fig 2. An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs.
fig 2. A Good 30 Drawer Watkins & Doncaster Collectors Specimen Cabinet in Satin Walnut and Mahogany. Circa 1900

Dimensions.

Height. 42.25 inches.

Width. 38 inches.

Front to back. 18.25 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 17 inches.

Front to back. 15 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches.

All questions welcome and delivery can be carried out.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Watkins and Doncaster Specimen Cabinet to the 1900s.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA682056
Dealers Internal Ref
3973
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Atropos Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Good 30 Drawer Watkins & Doncaster Collectors Specimen Cabinet in Satin Walnut and Mahogany. Circa 1900

Archive II An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View II
Archive III An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View III
Archive IV An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View IV
Archive V An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View V
Archive VI An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View VI
Archive VII An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View VII
Archive VIII An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View VIII
Archive IX An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View IX
Archive X An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View X
Archive XI An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View XI
Archive XII An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View XII
Archive XIII An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View XIII
Archive XIV An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View XIV
Archive XV An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs. View XV
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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
Verified Since Nov 2011
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An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs.
A GOOD 30 DRAWER WATKINS & DONCASTER COLLECTORS SPECIMEN CABINET IN SATIN WALNUT AND MAHOGANY. CIRCA 1900
Ref: SA682056
An upright wooden specimen cabinet with two glazed doors revealing thirty small drawers with turned knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satin Walnut, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed double doors, Turned wooden drawer pulls, Multiple shallow drawers
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 46.5 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Watkins and Doncaster was a prominent British firm established in the late 19th century, renowned for supplying high-quality apparatus, cabinets, and equipment to entomologists and natural history collectors.

These cabinets were typically constructed using fine secondary hardwoods such as mahogany and satin walnut for durability, featuring tightly fitted multi-drawer banks with glass-panelled doors to protect delicate specimens from dust and light damage.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-turned wooden knobs, traditional dovetailing on the interior drawers, maker plaques or stamps, and natural ageing of the timber and polish.

Such cabinets serve as striking statement pieces in studies, home offices, or living rooms, providing exceptional segmented storage while acting as a display surface for curiosities and collected objects.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and clean surfaces periodically with a dry, soft cloth while avoiding harsh chemical polishes.
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