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Victorian Collectors Cabinet, “Portable Museum” with Contents

$7,554.99
£5,500
€6,442.89
CA$10,379.42
A$11,284.52
CHF 5,983.07
MX$135,272.78
NOK 76,041.69
SEK 69,664.52
DKK 48,152.46

About the Item

Victorian collectors cabinet, “Portable Museum” with contents A charming Victorian Educational Activity, the cabinet is made in fruitwood and has 6 drawers The drawers are labelled with the titles of their contents and still contain many of the samples The drawers and top carrying handle are inset and made in Brass, the cabinet has 2 locking doors on the inside of which is labelled by the designer Thomas E Dexter of the Royal Hospital Chelsea A very rare and interesting object in good used condition, one ring handle is broken The cabinet is 16” high, 14” wide and 14.4” deep HH113.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Godshill, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HH1131stDibs: LU2498314309971

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