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Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian
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Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian

19th century
Sold 15 April 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique calligrapher's case. An English, mahogany 3 drawer specimen cabinet, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Quality craftsmanship to this delightful storage case

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Gorgeous caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Full-width field panel door grants access to a suite of three drawers

Dressed to the right-hand side with an inset, working lock — key present

Each drawer lined with a striking cobalt blue velvet

Upper and lower drawers replete with removable storage tray inserts

This is a superb antique calligrapher's case, with three drawers of storage for many types of small collectibles. Of wonderful quality with fine stocks and through dovetail joints. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33cm (13'')

Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Drawer Without Insert Width: 28cm (11'')

Drawer Without Insert Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Drawer Without Insert Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.8722

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA952963
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8722
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Description
This is an antique calligrapher's case. An English, mahogany 3 drawer specimen cabinet, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Quality craftsmanship to this delightful storage case

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany tabletop cabinet featuring three velvet-lined drawers, a hinged side door, and a brass carrying handle.
fig 1. Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Gorgeous caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Full-width field panel door grants access to a suite of three drawers

Dressed to the right-hand side with an inset, working lock — key present

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany tabletop cabinet featuring three velvet-lined drawers, a hinged side door, and a brass carrying handle.
fig 2. Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian

Each drawer lined with a striking cobalt blue velvet

Upper and lower drawers replete with removable storage tray inserts

“
This is a superb antique calligrapher's case, with three drawers of storage for many types of small collectibles.
London Fine Antiques

Of wonderful quality with fine stocks and through dovetail joints. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 3. An antique Victorian mahogany tabletop cabinet featuring three velvet-lined drawers, a hinged side door, and a brass carrying handle.
fig 3. Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33cm (13'')

Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Drawer Without Insert Width: 28cm (11'')

Drawer Without Insert Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Drawer Without Insert Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

fig 4. An antique Victorian mahogany tabletop cabinet featuring three velvet-lined drawers, a hinged side door, and a brass carrying handle.
fig 4. Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8722

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the 1860s.

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA952963
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8722
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Victorian mahogany tabletop cabinet featuring three velvet-lined drawers, a hinged side door, and a brass carrying handle.
Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian
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An antique Victorian mahogany tabletop cabinet featuring three velvet-lined drawers, a hinged side door, and a brass carrying handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCabinet
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged panel door, Multi-drawer configuration, Brass drop handle, Contrast drawer lining
  • SizeH 37.5 cm (15 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Victorian collectors cabinets gained popularity during the 19th century as natural history, calligraphy, and small antiquities became fashionable hobbies among the middle and upper classes, necessitating specialised storage for delicate items.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings, and were often lined with velvet, baize, or silk.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional brass hardware, natural timber ageing, and handmade drawer construction rather than modern machine-made fixings.

Place the cabinet on a desk, sideboard, or side table to serve as both functional storage for small objects and a focal point that adds historic texture to modern spaces.

Maintain the wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and cleaning only with a dry or very slightly damp lint-free cloth.
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