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A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets

About the Item

A super pair of tabletop microscope slide specimen collectors cabinets in walnut and dating to the late 19th century. Each chest with a moulded top above a glazed door enclosing 19 drawers and on a moulded plinth base. With ivorine drawer numbers and label plates and ebonised knob handles, the doors each with brass lock and working key. Each collector’s chest holds over 500 slides. Overall dimensions approximately Width - 13in (33cm) Depth - 13 1/2in (34.5cm) Height - 10 7/8in (27.5cm) Internal drawer height - approx 9mm Overall drawer height - approx 12mm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The card drawer bases have been replaced at some point. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Watermark on top to one, polish worn on sides.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 07391stDibs: LU2763342254232

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