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A Fine 24 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1830.
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A Fine 24 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1830.

19th century
Sold 7 February 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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A SUPERB AND HIGHLY VERSATILE COLLECTORS CABINET WITH 24 GRADUATED DRAWERS IN HIGHLY FIGURED HONDURAS MAHOGANY ENCASED IN A ROSEWOOD CARCASS, STANDING ON BUN FEET. THE TOP HAS A DEAL SLIDE WHICH CAN SERVE AS A WORKTOP OR DESK AREA AND CAN BE RETURNED TO IT'S RESTING PLACE WITH EASE.

ALL DRAWERS ARE LINED WITH CEDAR AND ARE MADE TO THE VERY HIGHEST SPECIFICATION. THE FIRST THREE HAVE AN INTERNAL USABLE DEPTH OF 48mm, THE 4TH AND 5TH A DEPTH OF 60mms, 6TH AND 7TH A DEPTH OF 74mm AND THE BOTTOM DRAWERS 124mms. THESE DIMENSIONS ARE THE SAME ON BOTH COLUMNS OF DRAWERS. ALL WITH ORIGINAL TURNED KNOBS.

THIS CABINET IF USED AS A DESK WILL EASILY ACCOMMODATE FOOLSCAP SIZE PAPER TO ALL DRAWERS BUT WILL ALSO SERVE TOO MANY PURPOSES TO MENTION. APPARENTLY USED BY A JEWELLER PREVIOUSLY IT COULD EQUALLY SERVE FOR FLY TYING, GUN SMITHING, MODEL MAKING, ARTISTIC PURSUITS, COMPUTER TABLE AND CABINET BELOW, ETC, ETC.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 32 INCHES.

WIDTH. 41.75 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 14.25 INCHES.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA971587
Dealers Internal Reference
GM/LYYX
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A SUPERB AND HIGHLY VERSATILE COLLECTORS CABINET WITH 24 GRADUATED DRAWERS IN HIGHLY FIGURED HONDURAS MAHOGANY ENCASED IN A ROSEWOOD CARCASS, STANDING ON BUN FEET.
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THE TOP HAS A DEAL SLIDE WHICH CAN SERVE AS A WORKTOP OR DESK AREA AND CAN BE RETURNED TO IT'S RESTING PLACE WITH EASE.
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fig 1. An antique multi-drawer collectors cabinet crafted from dark mahogany and rosewood with twenty-four small knob-handled drawers.
fig 1. A Fine 24 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1830.

ALL DRAWERS ARE LINED WITH CEDAR AND ARE MADE TO THE VERY HIGHEST SPECIFICATION. THE FIRST THREE HAVE AN INTERNAL USABLE DEPTH OF 48mm, THE 4TH AND 5TH A DEPTH OF 60mms, 6TH AND 7TH A DEPTH OF 74mm AND THE BOTTOM DRAWERS 124mms. THESE DIMENSIONS ARE THE SAME ON BOTH COLUMNS OF DRAWERS. ALL WITH ORIGINAL TURNED KNOBS.

fig 2. An antique multi-drawer collectors cabinet crafted from dark mahogany and rosewood with twenty-four small knob-handled drawers.
fig 2. A Fine 24 Drawer Collectors Cabinet in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1830.

THIS CABINET IF USED AS A DESK WILL EASILY ACCOMMODATE FOOLSCAP SIZE PAPER TO ALL DRAWERS BUT WILL ALSO SERVE TOO MANY PURPOSES TO MENTION. APPARENTLY USED BY A JEWELLER PREVIOUSLY IT COULD EQUALLY SERVE FOR FLY TYING, GUN SMITHING, MODEL MAKING, ARTISTIC PURSUITS, COMPUTER TABLE AND CABINET BELOW, ETC, ETC.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 32 INCHES.

WIDTH. 41.75 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 14.25 INCHES.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Mahogany Collectors Cabinet to the Regency era.

Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA971587
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/LYYX
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
Dealer Profile

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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
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An antique multi-drawer collectors cabinet crafted from dark mahogany and rosewood with twenty-four small knob-handled drawers.
A FINE 24 DRAWER COLLECTORS CABINET IN MAHOGANY AND ROSEWOOD CIRCA 1830.
Ref: SA971587
An antique multi-drawer collectors cabinet crafted from dark mahogany and rosewood with twenty-four small knob-handled drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialMahogany, Rosewood
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsMultiple shallow drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Raised gallery top
  • SizeH 81.5 cm (32 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Collectors cabinets, often referred to as specimen or entomology cabinets, became increasingly popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras as natural history and antiquarian collecting flourished amongst the gentry and scholars.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense, durable hardwoods such as mahogany and rosewood for external visibility and structural integrity, often incorporating secondary softwoods for internal drawer construction.

Authenticity is determined by examining traditional joinery techniques, such as hand-cut dovetailing on the drawers, the presence of aged timber patination, and period-appropriate fixings and handles.

This type of functional furniture provides versatile storage and can serve as a striking focal point in a study or hallway, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary decor.

Maintain timber furniture by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent warping, and periodically apply appropriate beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve the finish.
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