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Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900
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Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb and beautifully constructed Edwardian mahogany specimen or collector's chest of drawers, displaying exceptional craftsmanship, fine attention to detail and the quality of cabinetmaking associated with specialist early 20th-century collecting furniture.

Constructed in mahogany, the chest features a series of graduated drawers, each carefully designed for the storage, protection and display of valuable specimens or collections.

Of particular interest are the beautifully made glass-topped drawers, incorporating finely crafted rebated edges to the lids, designed to create an airtight seal and protect the contents from dust and the surrounding environment. This thoughtful and precise construction demonstrates the skill and care involved in the chest's original manufacture.

The drawers retain their original handles and slide freely and smoothly, a testament to the quality of the original cabinetmaking. The graduated arrangement provides practical storage for specimens of varying sizes while giving the chest a wonderfully balanced and elegant appearance.

The combination of fine mahogany, precision-fitted glass lids, carefully rebated edges and original fittings makes this a particularly interesting example of Edwardian specialist furniture.

Originally designed for the careful organisation and preservation of collections, the chest would be equally suitable today for displaying natural history specimens, fossils, minerals, coins, medals, jewellery or other treasured objects.

A highly desirable piece of early 20th-century collector's furniture, combining exceptional craftsmanship, elegant proportions and fascinating practical design.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully made and versatile Edwardian specimen chest, offering both decorative appeal and highly practical storage.

Period: Edwardian

Date: Circa 1901–1910

Material: Mahogany

Type: Specimen / Collector's Chest of Drawers

Drawers: Graduated drawers, sliding freely and smoothly

Construction: Fine-quality cabinetmaking with precision-fitted, glass-topped drawers and rebated lid edges designed to form an airtight seal

Original Features: Original drawer handles

Condition: Beautifully constructed, with freely operating drawers.

Buy from a trusted LAPADA dealer

The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £65. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £65 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Specimen Chest to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244735
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Description
A superb and beautifully constructed Edwardian mahogany specimen or collector's chest of drawers, displaying exceptional craftsmanship, fine attention to detail and the quality of cabinetmaking associated with specialist early 20th-century collecting furniture.
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Constructed in mahogany, the chest features a series of graduated drawers, each carefully designed for the storage, protection and display of valuable specimens or collections.
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 1. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

Of particular interest are the beautifully made glass-topped drawers, incorporating finely crafted rebated edges to the lids, designed to create an airtight seal and protect the contents from dust and the surrounding environment. This thoughtful and precise construction demonstrates the skill and care involved in the chest's original manufacture.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 2. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

The drawers retain their original handles and slide freely and smoothly, a testament to the quality of the original cabinetmaking. The graduated arrangement provides practical storage for specimens of varying sizes while giving the chest a wonderfully balanced and elegant appearance.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 3. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

The combination of fine mahogany, precision-fitted glass lids, carefully rebated edges and original fittings makes this a particularly interesting example of Edwardian specialist furniture.

Originally designed for the careful organisation and preservation of collections, the chest would be equally suitable today for displaying natural history specimens, fossils, minerals, coins, medals, jewellery or other treasured objects.

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 4. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

A highly desirable piece of early 20th-century collector's furniture, combining exceptional craftsmanship, elegant proportions and fascinating practical design.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully made and versatile Edwardian specimen chest, offering both decorative appeal and highly practical storage.

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 5. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

Period: Edwardian

Date: Circa 1901–1910

Material: Mahogany

Type: Specimen / Collector's Chest of Drawers

Drawers: Graduated drawers, sliding freely and smoothly

Construction: Fine-quality cabinetmaking with precision-fitted, glass-topped drawers and rebated lid edges designed to form an airtight seal

fig 6. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 6. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

Original Features: Original drawer handles

Condition: Beautifully constructed, with freely operating drawers.

Buy from a trusted LAPADA dealer

The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

fig 7. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 7. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £65. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

fig 8. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 8. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

fig 9. An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
fig 9. Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's C1900

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £65 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Specimen Chest to the 1900s.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244735
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We are a family business and stock 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture.

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Trade Associations

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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NR171DJ
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An Edwardian mahogany specimen chest featuring fourteen shallow drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and central brass index card holders.
Chest of Drawers Fine Edwardian Mahogany Specimen or Collector's c1900
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  • ObjectSpecimen Chest
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShallow drawers, Brass card holders, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This Edwardian specimen chest originates from around 1900 and is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown finish. The piece takes the form of a rectangular cabinet resting on a plinth base, containing fourteen shallow drawers arranged in a graduated series. Each drawer includes two small turned wooden knobs on the outer edges and a central brass index card holder. The wood displays a rich grain pattern across the front of the drawers and the sides of the cabinet. Measuring 70 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, the chest fits comfortably on a tabletop, desk, or sideboard. In a modern interior, it suits a study, library, or home office to organise and store small valuable items such as coins, medals, jewellery, minerals, or fossils. The compact proportions allow placement in various rooms where specialist storage is required for small collections.

During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, collectors used specimen chests to organize, store, and display natural history items, botanical samples, coins, maps, or geological collections. These chests featured numerous shallow drawers tailored to hold flat items without overcrowding.

Specimen cabinets were commonly crafted from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, oak, or walnut to prevent warping. Hardware typically consisted of brass index label holders, brass bin pulls, or turned wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass label holders, light surface patination consistent with age, and precise drawer fits designed to minimize dust entry for sensitive collections.

A specimen chest serves as practical storage in a home office or living room for storing paperwork, prints, art materials, or jewellery collections while functioning as an architectural focal point.

Maintain the mahogany surface by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or lacquer cracking.
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