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Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Large 19thC English Pine Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase with adjustable shelving
Category
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Materials
Pine
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
Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a display cabinet, filled with other prehistoric finds and curiosities, or as the focal point of a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal
Natural Chrysocolla Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
collector’s cabinet, mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display.
First discovered over 4000 years ago
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Steel
Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Information
Specimen only: H16 x W23 x D13 cm, 5.2kg
Comes with an exclusive medium custom-made display
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Natural Chalcedony Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural Chalcedony plate specimen originating from Madagascar. Chalcedony, from the Latin
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a stunning new display or decorative piece for any home, or collectors cabinet.
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Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for an interior display or collectors cabinet. Its colour is most evenly distributed in the individual
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Large Sculptural Blue Sodalite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large sculptural blue sodalite granite specimen with a polished face and a roughly shaped ‘live
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Granite
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
certainly make for an impressive display piece in any home, or in a collectors cabinet.
Distinct crystals
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
display base.
Ex. private British collection, this group includes a range of superb specimens including
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Lovely Mahogany display cabinet with Georgian elements.
Standing on Bracket feet with an
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Collection of Large Mounted Natural Coral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of large mounted natural coral specimens displayed on our medium painted plaster
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
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
Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for an interior display or collectors cabinet.
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Silky Malachite was one of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Australian Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver, Copper
Set of Three Painted Dyed Ostrich Egg Specimens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
pieces perfect for a cabinet of curiosities or display on a pedestal. Each one is unique and different
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
protection and display space. The cabinet made circa 1860 is early in the period and well crafted from choice
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Pine
Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique calligrapher's case. An English, mahogany 3 drawer specimen cabinet, dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 14.77 in W 13 in D 10.04 in
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
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
Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dental engineer's specimen drawers. An English, enamelled steel Admindex filing
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 25.2 in
Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
central finial, while the frieze displays a lovely carved recessed diamond design. The cabinet above
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
H 68.25 in W 48.25 in D 16.75 in
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
Azurite with Malachite From Laos
Located in New York, NY
This specimen from Laos displays a stunning deep-blue azurite on a verdant backdrop of light green
Category
2010s Southeast Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
Stilbite and Green Apophyllite from India
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet size display piece and combination specimen features huge peach-hued stilbite crystals
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
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
Stilbite and Green Apophyllite from India II
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet size display piece and combination specimen features huge peach-hued stilbite crystals
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique music cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid document stand or
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 in
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
Large Natural Carboniferous Fossilised Fern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
would certainly make a stunning new display or decorative piece for any home or collectors cabinet
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Mordenite on Green Apophyllite
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, lustrous, large cabinet size specimen from India features a snowball-like puff of
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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
H 104.5 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
Gallery-Grade Agate Geode with Rare Goethite (AKA Cacoxenite) Flower
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
natural sculpture to add to your Crystal Cabinet, surely deserving a top spot.
This specimen has many
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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H 5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Large Natural Tropaeum Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
collector’s cabinet or interior display.
Provenance
From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
years old, making fascinating display pieces for a collector’s cabinet.
Additional Dimensions
Largest
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Amethyst Plate with Rare Golden Goethite (Cacoxenite) Amethyst Flower Rosettes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
natural sculpture to add to your Crystal Cabinet, surely deserving a top spot.
This specimen has many
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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H 3.5 in W 12.2 in D 6 in
Peruvian Pyrite // 19.5 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
well as a large cabinet size display piece.
Dimensions: 11”W x 3-1/4”D x 8”H, Weight: 19.5 lb.
Category
2010s Peruvian Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Rare Amethyst Geode Cathedral with Intact Rose Quartz Pseudomorph Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
many flowers that could be standalone cabinet specimens, they form in clusters. The geode was cut in
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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H 13 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Emerald Single Crystal Cast from Colombia // 56.72 Grams
Located in New York, NY
color – displays an incredible gemmyness, especially around the large bevel termination. It is actually
Category
2010s Colombian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in cabinets of curiosities of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
displayed in cabinets of curiosities of Kunsthammer, his pieces all using natural and often precious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Brass
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
great 16th century collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
great 16th century collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
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
H 30 in W 45.25 in D 15 in
Important & Unique Arts and Crafts Display / Drinks Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand
By Napoleon le Grand
Located in Lisse, NL
one of our other listings, here is the original and unique display or tea cabinet from 't Modelhuis by
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak, Satinwood
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H 28.3 in W 25.2 in D 16.5 in
Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master specimen chest on stand. An English, satinwood document archive or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
H 33.08 in W 30.12 in D 20.48 in
Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases
Species Quartz
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Credenzas
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Ormolu
Pair of English Victorian Glass Display Domes/ Cloches with Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Victorian glass display bell domes/ Cloches with stands
England, Circa 1880s
Category
Late 20th Century English High Victorian Vitrines
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
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
H 34.65 in W 28.15 in D 13.78 in
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
H 35.25 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in
Very Large Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Oak, Collector, Shop, Rack, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique haberdashery cabinet. An English, oak collector's, shop retail or
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 80.32 in W 72.05 in D 21.66 in
Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Specialist cabinets to store and display these items were a natural extension of this collecting mania. This
Category
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Ebony, Teak
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H 34.06 in W 24.61 in D 13.67 in
17th Century Antwerp Cabinet with Painted Panels Attributed to H. Van Balen
Located in PARIS, FR
cabinets were intended to store collections of jewelry, silver, minerals, shells and other specimens, in
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 64.96 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in
Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet, Bookcase, Desk and Chair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
cabinet in this set is the first one of its kind that we have ever seen.
For this amazing set of four
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 70.7 in W 34 in D 18.3 in
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
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How Much is a Specimen Display Cabinet?
A specimen display cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,023, while the lowest priced sells for $171 and the highest can go for as much as $557,958.
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- What is a specimen cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.
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