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A Beautiful and Classic 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in English Burr Walnut and Mahogany Circa 1880.
Atropos Antiques
for sale €5,207     $5,652
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A Beautiful and Classic 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in English Burr Walnut and Mahogany Circa 1880.

19th century
For Sale by Atropos Antiques
Description

An absolutely classic victorian forty drawer collectors cabinet circa 1880 in english burr walnut and mahogany. A superb example of this period and originally serving as an entomologists cabinet for british butterflies this cabinet will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits.

Built around 1880 and using the best materials available this is a rare piece. The forty drawers run smoothly on hidden bearer runners and all have the original glazed frame tops to protect the collectables held within. Original lock and key and shoot bolts to the left hand door.

Safe delivery can be arranged.

All questions welcome and will be answered promptly and accurately.

Dimensions.

Height. 48.5 inches.

Width. 44.75 inches.

Front to back. 23.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 20 inches.

Front to back. 20 inches.

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

A fine piece of victorian furniture.

Declaration of ivory content. Ref. 75u91trk.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
113.5cm (44.69")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Collectors Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA847726
Dealers Internal Reference
4078. UKYX.
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
An absolutely classic victorian forty drawer collectors cabinet circa 1880 in english burr walnut and mahogany.
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A superb example of this period and originally serving as an entomologists cabinet for british butterflies this cabinet will lend itself to a multitude of collecting pursuits.
Atropos Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal multiple shallow drawers with turned knobs.
fig 1. A Beautiful and Classic 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in English Burr Walnut and Mahogany Circa 1880.

Built around 1880 and using the best materials available this is a rare piece. The forty drawers run smoothly on hidden bearer runners and all have the original glazed frame tops to protect the collectables held within. Original lock and key and shoot bolts to the left hand door.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal multiple shallow drawers with turned knobs.
fig 2. A Beautiful and Classic 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in English Burr Walnut and Mahogany Circa 1880.

Safe delivery can be arranged.

All questions welcome and will be answered promptly and accurately.

Dimensions.

Height. 48.5 inches.

Width. 44.75 inches.

Front to back. 23.5 inches.

Drawers.

Width. 20 inches.

Front to back. 20 inches.

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

A fine piece of victorian furniture.

Declaration of ivory content. Ref. 75u91trk.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
113.5cm (44.69")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Collectors Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA847726
Dealers Internal Ref
4078. UKYX.
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal multiple shallow drawers with turned knobs.

A Beautiful and Classic 40 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in English Burr Walnut and Mahogany Circa 1880.

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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 burr walnut collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal multiple shallow drawers with turned knobs.
A BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSIC 40 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET IN ENGLISH BURR WALNUT AND MAHOGANY CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA847726
A Victorian burr walnut collectors cabinet featuring twin panelled doors opening to reveal multiple shallow drawers with turned knobs.
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FAQs

A Victorian collectors cabinet is a specialised piece of storage furniture produced during the nineteenth century to house natural history specimens, coin collections, prints, or entomology studies within numerous shallow drawers enclosed by locking doors.

These cabinets were typically constructed with solid mahogany interiors and drawer linings for structural stability, decorated with figured burr walnut veneers, turned knobs, and brass fittings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the shallow drawers, period-correct brass locks, natural variations in the burr walnut veneer, and original index label holders attached to drawer fronts.

Position the cabinet as a focal feature in a home office, hallway, or living space, using its flat upper surface to display contemporary ceramics, table lamps, or framed artwork.

Maintain burr walnut by keeping it away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and applying natural beeswax polish periodically.
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