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A 12 Drawer Crockett De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880
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A 12 Drawer Crockett De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 22 June 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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A SUPER 12 DRAWER CROCKETT DE-LUXE COLLECTORS CABINET IN FIGURED MAHOGANY STANDING ON ORIGINAL HIDDEN CASTERS FOR EASY MOVEMENT. CIRCA 1880.

ALL DRAWERS RE-LINED WITH 5mm WHITE PLASTAZOTE TO THE BASES AND SIDE LINED WITH ACID FREE WHITE CARTRIDGE PAPER. READY TO USE FOR WHATEVER PURPOSE THE CLIENT REQUIRES. ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO HOUSE A COLLECTION OF BRITISH BUTTERFLIES THIS CABINET WILL SERVE ANY COLLECTOR OF SMALL OBJECTS WELL.

WE SELL MANY CABINETS TO THOSE WHO WISH TO PUT TOGETHER IMPORTANT ITEMS RELATING TO FAMILY HISTORY AS A 'FAMILY ARCHIVE'. DOCUMENTS, JEWELLERY, WEDDING MEMENTOS AND EVEN BABY FIRST TEETH!

THE CABINET IS READY TO USE AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH LOCK AND KEY. BUILT WITH POLISHED HONDURAS MAHOGANY.

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 33.5 INCHES.

WIDTH. 20 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 18.5 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 17 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 15 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2 INCHES. (BRITISH IMPERIAL PIN DEPTH).

DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED AND ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME AND WILL BE ANSWERED ACCURATELY AND PROMPTLY.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1140330
Dealers Internal Reference
GM/PKYX/PH
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A SUPER 12 DRAWER CROCKETT DE-LUXE COLLECTORS CABINET IN FIGURED MAHOGANY STANDING ON ORIGINAL HIDDEN CASTERS FOR EASY MOVEMENT. CIRCA 1880.
“
ALL DRAWERS RE-LINED WITH 5mm WHITE PLASTAZOTE TO THE BASES AND SIDE LINED WITH ACID FREE WHITE CARTRIDGE PAPER.
Atropos Antiques

READY TO USE FOR WHATEVER PURPOSE THE CLIENT REQUIRES. ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO HOUSE A COLLECTION OF BRITISH BUTTERFLIES THIS CABINET WILL SERVE ANY COLLECTOR OF SMALL OBJECTS WELL.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls.
fig 1. A 12 Drawer Crockett De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

WE SELL MANY CABINETS TO THOSE WHO WISH TO PUT TOGETHER IMPORTANT ITEMS RELATING TO FAMILY HISTORY AS A 'FAMILY ARCHIVE'. DOCUMENTS, JEWELLERY, WEDDING MEMENTOS AND EVEN BABY FIRST TEETH!

THE CABINET IS READY TO USE AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH LOCK AND KEY. BUILT WITH POLISHED HONDURAS MAHOGANY.

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls.
fig 2. A 12 Drawer Crockett De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

DIMENSIONS.

HEIGHT. 33.5 INCHES.

WIDTH. 20 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 18.5 INCHES.

DRAWERS.

WIDTH. 17 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 15 INCHES.

OVERALL DEPTH. 2 INCHES. (BRITISH IMPERIAL PIN DEPTH).

DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED AND ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME AND WILL BE ANSWERED ACCURATELY AND PROMPTLY.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140330
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/PKYX/PH
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 A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 12 Drawer Crockett De-luxe Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1880

Archive II A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls. View IV
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Archive X A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls. View XII
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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
Location
The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 421
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Location: The Old W.I. Hall, Springfield, Hartland, North Devon, EX39 6BG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls.
A 12 DRAWER CROCKETT DE-LUXE MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET. CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1140330
A rectangular Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet featuring twelve shallow drawers behind a single glazed glass door with turned wooden pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed glass door, Turned wooden drawer pulls, Multi-drawer configuration, Plinth base
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Victorian collectors cabinets, such as specimen and entomology chests, gained immense popularity during the 19th century as amateur and professional naturalism flourished among collectors.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring precision-fitted shallow drawers and glass panel doors to protect delicate contents from dust and light.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, original brass or turned wooden pulls, and period glass with minor imperfections.

This piece works effectively placed on a sturdy console or desk, allowing the internal drawers to house curated curiosities or jewellery while offering a polished aesthetic addition to the room.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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