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Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pietra Dura marble and semi precious stone inlaid specimen cabinet. The small scale cabinet is raised by

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet
French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet

French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality French 18th century Louis XIV period Boulle specimen cabinet. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine piece of furniture was crafted for the housing of specimens either scientific or esoteric

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Pine

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, giltwood, and gilt metal specimen cabinet. The three door thirteen drawer cabinet is raised by an elegant

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular Italian early 19th century ebony, tortoiseshell and bone specimen cabinet. The two

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning early 18th century Spanish ebonized fruitwood, rosewood, bone and ormolu specimen

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet
Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome Italian 17th century Baroque period Walnut and iron specimen cabinet. The three door

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ten drawer, one door specimen cabinet. The cabinet is raised by claw and ball feet below a mottled

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by its original base

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Style Specimen Cabinet, Florence, circa 1820
Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Style Specimen Cabinet, Florence, circa 1820

Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Style Specimen Cabinet, Florence, circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated mirrors. Each rectangular mirror has rich carvings throughout and two original mirror plates. The bottom is decorat...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Large Cabinet English Galena Mineral Specimen
Large Cabinet English Galena Mineral Specimen

Large Cabinet English Galena Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large cabinet mineral specimen of natural galena from Greenlaws Mine, Weardale, England, ex

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Mineral Specimen
Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Mineral Specimen

Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A natural cabinet scale pyrite specimen. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Specimen
Large Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Specimen

Large Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large natural cabinet scale pyrite specimen, originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz & Calcite Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz & Calcite Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz & Calcite Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

base. Highlights from this group of cabinet specimens include a pink quartz sourced from Brazil, three

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Calcite Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Calcite Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Calcite Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small display

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen
Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen

Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large cabinet example of a silky fibrous malachite specimen sourced from Congo, presented on a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

fluorite, each impressive cabinet specimen in this collection has its own striking form and finish. This

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

cabinet specimens, some with original labels and tags detailing their provenance. Highlights of the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

display plinths, this collection showcases a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

impressive cabinet specimens. Highlights of the collection include a vibrant blue chrysocolla specimen, a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Specimen Multi-Drawer Small Cabinet from England c1920's-1930's
Antique Specimen Multi-Drawer Small Cabinet from England c1920's-1930's

Antique Specimen Multi-Drawer Small Cabinet from England c1920's-1930's

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

An incredible egg specimen Small Multi-Drawer Cabinet imported about 25 years ago from the City of

Category

Vintage 1930s British Country More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Glass

Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Large Natural Quartz Specimen

Large Natural Quartz Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

cabinet. Additional dimensions (specimen only): 29cm x 26cm x 21cm (11.42in x 10.24in x 8.27in) Weight

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen

Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

interior or collector’s cabinet. Specimen only: H29 x W29 x D15 cm, 21kg. Comes with an exclusive large

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

stunning piece, standing out as a bright and eye-catching feature of a collector’s cabinet. Specimen only

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Natural Witherite Plate Specimen
Natural Witherite Plate Specimen

Natural Witherite Plate Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

collector’s cabinet. Specimen only, ex. stand: H 15.5 x W16 x D4 cm, 1.8 kg. Comes with an exclusive medium

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Natural Blue Botryoidal Malacholla Specimen
Natural Blue Botryoidal Malacholla Specimen

Natural Blue Botryoidal Malacholla Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A superb example of a naturally-occurring botryoidal malacholla specimen, favoured for its vivid

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Blacknite Quartz Crystal Specimen
Large Blacknite Quartz Crystal Specimen

Large Blacknite Quartz Crystal Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

plinth as pictured, making a striking feature of a collector’s cabinet. Additional Information Specimen

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen

Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A very large cabinet natural quartz specimen originating from Madagascar and presented on an

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen
Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen

Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, tabletop, or column, or alternatively a superb specimen in a collector’s cabinet. Additional Information

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen
Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen

Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

striking dogtooth calcite specimen is an impressive display piece for a collector’s cabinet. Additional

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen
Large Natural Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen

Large Natural Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large naturally-occurring purple fluorite mineral specimen, presented on one of our exclusive

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Fruitwood & Semi-Precious Stone Cabinet
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Fruitwood & Semi-Precious Stone Cabinet

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Fruitwood & Semi-Precious Stone Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

specimen cabinet. The one door one drawer cabinet is raised by elegant square mottled feet below the

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

cabinet specimens. Highlights of the collection include a rose quartz specimen and a vibrant amethyst

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

medium neoclassical style plaster plinth. Each impressive cabinet specimen, including a botryoidal

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

painted display plinth, this group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens. The collection

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

cabinet specimens. Highlights of the collection include a vibrant blue chrysocolla specimen originating

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

medium painted display plinth. This group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens hand-selected

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Crystals
Natural Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Crystals

Natural Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Crystals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

banded formation of fluorescent colour. Ex. private UK collection, this cabinet mineral specimen has a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Angular Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Coating
Angular Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Coating

Angular Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Coating

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A naturally-occurring angular purple fluorite mineral specimen with a quartz coating, presented on

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zambian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Ebonized Fruitwood, Marble, Semi Precious Stone, Giltwood and Ormolu Cabinet
Ebonized Fruitwood, Marble, Semi Precious Stone, Giltwood and Ormolu Cabinet

Ebonized Fruitwood, Marble, Semi Precious Stone, Giltwood and Ormolu Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Semi Precious Stone, Giltwood and Ormolu cabinet. This exceptional Pietra Dura inlaid specimen cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case
Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large cabinet scale pyrite specimen displayed in a museum-quality Victorian glass domed display

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Collection of 13 Prehistoric Mineral Specimens including Pyrite & Galena
Collection of 13 Prehistoric Mineral Specimens including Pyrite & Galena

Collection of 13 Prehistoric Mineral Specimens including Pyrite & Galena

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

create a unique set. This varied group showcases thirteen individual small cabinet specimens; a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Natural Specimen Indicolite Tourmaline Crystals With Albite From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Indicolite Tourmaline Crystals With Albite From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Indicolite Tourmaline Crystals With Albite From Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

. This collector-grade specimen is ideal for display, cabinet curation, or educational purposes, making

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Collection of 6 Prehistoric Minerals including Galena & Pyrite Specimens
Collection of 6 Prehistoric Minerals including Galena & Pyrite Specimens

Collection of 6 Prehistoric Minerals including Galena & Pyrite Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

create a unique set. This varied group showcases six individual small cabinet specimens; a brilliant set

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Natural Specimen Of Pink Apatite Cluster On Muscovite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Pink Apatite Cluster On Muscovite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Pink Apatite Cluster On Muscovite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

. An excellent cabinet specimen, it represents both aesthetic elegance and natural authenticity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

custom display plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

neoclassical style plaster plinth. Each impressive cabinet specimen, including a Chalcedony, rose quartz, and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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Questions About Specimen Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A specimen cabinet refers to a particular style of cabinetry designed to hold scientific specimens. A specimen cabinet will have large and shallow drawers to better display and access the specimens. Shop a selection of cabinets, including specimen cabinets, on 1stDibs.