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An Excellent Original Painted 12 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1870
Atropos Antiques
for sale €1,580     $1,715
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An Excellent Original Painted 12 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1870

19th century
For Sale by Atropos Antiques
Description

An excellent and absolutley 'on trend' painted 12 drawer collectors cabinet with drawers in 'faux' rosewood finish. This superb period piece was made circa 1870 and was used as a cabinet for a moth collection.

The following inscription on the inside of the door is testament to part of it's history.

"i give this cabinet of moths (collected by his grandfather ) to my grandson trenchard duroure pickard-cambridge, easter april 1906".

Trenchard picard-cambridge was born in 1894, muree punjab india and died in 1940 in hailsham.

The cabinet has twelve well made drawers all with glazed tops and ebony knobs. The fronts are finished in 'faux' rosewood and the cabinet itself is painted with a superb aged khaki finish. This type of painted furniture is very much in vogue now.

The cabinet has it's original working side lock and key and will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits.

Panelled door and standing on turned legs.

Dimensions.

Height. 32.75 inches.

Width. 24.25 inches.

Front to back. 17.75 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 22.25 inches.

Front to back. 15.5 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial pin depth).

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
62.5cm (24.61")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Collectors Cabinet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA812308
Dealers Internal Reference
GMHPSYYX
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
An excellent and absolutley 'on trend' painted 12 drawer collectors cabinet with drawers in 'faux' rosewood finish. This superb period piece was made circa 1870 and was used as a cabinet for a moth collection.
fig 1. A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs.
fig 1. An Excellent Original Painted 12 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1870

The following inscription on the inside of the door is testament to part of it's history.

“
"i give this cabinet of moths (collected by his grandfather ) to my grandson trenchard duroure pickard-cambridge, easter april 1906".
Atropos Antiques
fig 2. A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs.
fig 2. An Excellent Original Painted 12 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1870

Trenchard picard-cambridge was born in 1894, muree punjab india and died in 1940 in hailsham.

The cabinet has twelve well made drawers all with glazed tops and ebony knobs. The fronts are finished in 'faux' rosewood and the cabinet itself is painted with a superb aged khaki finish. This type of painted furniture is very much in vogue now.

fig 3. A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs.
fig 3. An Excellent Original Painted 12 Drawer Collectors Cabinet Circa 1870

The cabinet has it's original working side lock and key and will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits.

Panelled door and standing on turned legs.

Dimensions.

Height. 32.75 inches.

Width. 24.25 inches.

Front to back. 17.75 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 22.25 inches.

Front to back. 15.5 inches.

Overall depth. 2 inches. (imperial pin depth).

All questions welcome and delivery can be arranged.

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
62.5cm (24.61")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Collectors Cabinet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA812308
Dealers Internal Ref
GMHPSYYX
Atropos Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs.

AN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINTED 12 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1870

Archive II A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View II
Archive III A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View III
Archive IV A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View IV
Archive V A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View V
Archive VI A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View IX
Archive X A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View X
Archive XI A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View XIV
Archive XV A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View XV
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Archive XVII A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs. View XVII
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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
Location
The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
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A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs.
AN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINTED 12 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1870
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A Victorian 19th-century dark green painted wooden collectors cabinet with an open single door revealing twelve shallow polished wooden drawers with small turned knobs.
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During the Victorian era, collectors cabinets were used by naturalists, numismatists, and antiquarians to store, organise, and protect specimens such as insects, minerals, fossils, or coins inside shallow drawers.

These chests were frequently built from solid woods such as pine, mahogany, or oak, often featuring painted exteriors and unpainted hardwood drawer fronts fitted with turned wooden knobs or brass handles.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetailed drawer construction, original lock mechanisms, period-appropriate timber linings, and natural wear or oxidisation on hardware and surfaces.

A specimen cabinet functions well as an occasional storage unit in a home office, library, or living space, offering a practical solution for organising small accessories, paper items, or collections.

Preserve the original painted finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding solvent-based cleaners. Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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