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Antique Specimen Cabinet, English, Pine, Document Archive, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet. An English, pine document archive, dating to the Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Specimen Chest, English, Oak, Collector s Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen chest. An English, oak collector's cabinet, dating to the Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Wellington Chest, Oak, Fruitwood, Campaign, Specimen, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small, antique Wellington chest. An English, oak and fruitwood, Campaign specimen chest
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Printer s Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, ideal as a plan chest, specimen or art vault with maker's mark for Caslon Printers, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian oak specimen chest. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Custom Studio-Made Cabinet With Specimen Woods Front
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio designed and bench built sideboard cabinet with a front of assorted woods. Casing is made of oak. Three drawers and two hinged doors assembled in a relief pattern of macassar ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Macassar, Rosewood, Walnut, Ebony

18th Century Italian Tortoise Shell, Ebonized Wood and Bronze Specimen Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
statue specimen cabinet or bargueno, vargueno, on turned wooden legs stand. The cabinet has one door and
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Large Maitland Smith Walnut, Burl, Specimen Marble Wine Cask, Faux Book, 20th
By Maitland Smith
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized wine cask by Maitland Smith offers specimen marble top over walnut and burl case
Category

20th Century Classical Greek Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th Century Parcel Gilt Ebonised Display Specimen Curio Cabinet Greek Key
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A mid to late 19th century ebonised glazed wall hanging display cabinet, with two glazed doors and two shelves within. The cabinet decorated with a gilt and ruby red lineal design, ...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Specimen Chests
Located in Cheshire, GB
Exceptional pair of 19th century specimen chests, having large rectangular mahogany top above nine
Category

Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Multi Specimen Wood Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine pair of Italian commodes with beautiful inlaid pattern. Various kinds of wood used making for a nice contrast and intricate pattern. Absolutely gorgeous!
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Specimen Louis XV Style Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a beautifully detailed walnut specimen Louis XV bombe commode with three drawers exhibiting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extensive collection of entomological specimens, early 19th century in age, comprising of
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Mahogany

English Side Lock Semainier with Well Figured Specimen Walnut
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A traditional seven-drawer semainier with dove tailed joinery, magnificent swirled training, round knobs and fine condition. Rosewood cross banding with satin wood string inlay.
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Six-Drawer Specimen Chest
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Early 19th century English Regency mahogany specimen chest of six drawers with lion head pulls
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early Antique Italian Specimen Marble, Kingwood Satinwood Inlaid Commode 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique Italian commode offers specimen marble top over kingwood chest having two drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Antique Wellington Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Specimen Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Wellington chest of drawers. An English, oak specimen cabinet, dating to the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Specimen Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Chest of Drawers, Shop, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood chest of drawers ideal for
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Massive Vintage Document Cabinet, English, Oak, Specimen, Art, Archive, Cupboard
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a massive vintage document cabinet. An English, oak specimen collector or art storage
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector s Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen chest. An English, mahogany suite of collector's drawers, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Apprentice Chest Of Drawers, English, Small Desktop Case, Georgian, 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apprentice chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and flame small specimen or
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
case. Each specimen is encased in a hand blown glass convex vial, along with a corresponding number
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Birdseye Maple, Pine

Antique Mahogany Frames/ Specimen Trays/ Museum Display Cases from the V&A
Located in London, GB
the Victoria and Albert Museum for whom it was made circa 1920. Intended to be trays/display cases for
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Rare Natural Specimen: A Collection of Insects in a Pair of Wooden Show Cases
Located in Milan, IT
A rare natural Wunderkammer Specimen of insects. The Specimens are stuffed and mounted inside a
Category

20th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

British Museum Walnut Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
Used for plant specimens, simple form, stacking cases
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sunburst Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a veneered case with specimen parquetry sunburst inlaid front motif inlaid on the four-door
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Specimen Marble, Rosewood Satinwood Inlaid Stand
Located in Big Flats, NY
specimen marble top over case having one standard drawer over one deep drawer, each with banding and carved
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Pair French Kingwood Satinwood Inlaid Marble Top Side Tables circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French side tables offer specimen marble tops surmounting kingwood cases having
Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Walnut Marble Top Stands C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
specimen marble tops over caser with single drawer, rope twist columns and lower blind cabinet, c1910
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Hand Carved Coco De Mer Silver Mount Nut Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
century. Antique and Vintage Carved Seed Cases and Boxes, Specimen, and Collectibles. Cabinet of
Category

Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Norman Mailer, Moonfire, Lunar Rock Edition No. 1, 969
By Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
composition are given the designation of "Paired Individual," as is the case for this specimen. Shipping is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

Materials

Other

Art Deco French Clock, Reflected Beauty, Fully Overhauled
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
mounted in geometric case of specimen marbles, orange and pink with a contrasting panel of dark green
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Collection of Museum Mineral Specimens in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Rich Amber-Hued Inclusions
Located in Warrenton, OR
of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
artifacts and specimens measure between 2" and 8" and the case size is listed below.  
Category

Antique 16th Century Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Two Victorian Shell Flower Arrangements in Glass Cases
Located in London, GB
These pieces were created in England in the Victorian period. They are beautiful decorative works, composed of hundreds of different types of seashell. The shells – which include sca...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Perisphinctes Ammonite Period: Jurassic 163 - 145 Million years ago. These ammonites could grow from anywhere between 10 mm to over a meter in diameter, making them among the large...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Stunning Pair of African Grey Parrots in Illuminated Case by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Vineland, 2022, a pair of upcycled, antique taxidermied African grey parrots seek shelter in wisteria in an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian diorama. Original artw...
Category

2010s American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

19th C Victorian Diorama of a Red Ibis Set Within Its Original Painted Case with
Located in Leuven , BE
The scarlet ibis is native to South America. This striking resident bird has bright, orange-red plumage with black wing tips and a long, curved bill. This plumage is the same in both...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (303.8 grams)
Located in New York, NY
specialists search for fossils that are buried in the ocean floor. This specimen comes in a display case to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (113.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
specialists search for fossils that are buried in the ocean floor. This specimen comes in a display case to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

19th Century Specimen Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century specimen cabinet from England made from mahogany. The top has lovely figuring
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1800s Specimen Cabinet, 74 Draws
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice early specimen or tool cabinet. It has 74 draws that are 7 x 13.5 inches and each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Cabinets

19th Century English Pine Specimen Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. English pine specimen cabinet with wonderful graining throughout piece and paneled sides
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Specimen Drawer
Located in Culver City, CA
Quarter sawn oak with turned pulls.    
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Spanish 18th Century Baroque Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
specimen cabinet. The cabinet is raised by elegant bun feet. The front facade displays ten visible drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Rosewood, Walnut, Fruitwood

1920s Multi-Drawer Mahogany Specimen Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
A compact cabinet for all your precious collectibles. This solid mahogany display case features 10
Category

Vintage 1920s American Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Specimen Wood Aesthetic Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Victorian display cabinets, ebonised and chequer inlaid with amboyna and purplewood, in the Aesthetic Movement style. Each cabinet has running gilt brass mounts, a bal...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

Materials

Amboyna

Collectors Cabinet Burr Walnut Ormolu Specimen Jewelry
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Collectors cabinet burr walnut ormolu specimen jewelry Burr walnut and ormolu mounted specimen
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Faux Specimen Marble Top English Bookcase
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Faux specimen marble top bookcase with brass grill detail and straight, fluted legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Specimen Wellington Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
The exquisite 19th Century English Specimen Wellington Chest, shown here, is a true find. Featuring
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Naturalist or Collectors Specimen Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Gentleman Naturalist or Collector's Specimen cabinet, made of pine in old red
Category

Antique 1840s North American Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Jeweller s Display Cabinet, English, Bijouterie, Specimen, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specimen cabinet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Versatile and attractive display case
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Satinwood Marquetry, Specimen Marble Ormolu Cabinet, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French cabinet offers specimen marble top with ormolu trim over case with bookmatched
Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare Italian Baroque Stone Specimen Two Part Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional two part rare Italian Baroque stone specimen collectors cabinet with ebonized finish
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Stone

Beautiful Specimen Cabinet 24 Glass Top Shadow Box Draws
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful 24 draw museum style specimen cabinet. Each draw is a shadow box with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Museum Specimen or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
An impressive quality Victorian museum specimen cabinet in the Gothic Arts & Crafts style. With
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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