An early Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet with rectangular top above a pair of arched panelled doors enclosing two banks of specimen drawers, on plinth base with bun feet -- 39in. (99cm.) wide. | Christie's

Sale 4589

Carpets and Furniture

London, South Kensington

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18 March 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 413

An early Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet with rectangular top above a pair of arched panelled doors enclosing two banks of specimen drawers, on plinth base with bun feet -- 39in. (99cm.) wide.

Price realised

GBP 605

Estimate

GBP 600 - GBP 900

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An early Victorian mahogany specimen cabinet with rectangular top above a pair of arched panelled doors enclosing two banks of specimen drawers, on plinth base with bun feet -- 39in. (99cm.) wide.

Provenance

David Sharp, noted entymologist of mid 19th Century. This cabinet housed part of his extensive collection of beetles from the New Forest district.
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