An impressive specimen cabinet dating from the mid to late 19th Century. The cabinet itself is excellent quality and is made of mahogany with a brass carrying handle. The door opens to reveal 21 drawers, each with numbered handles and plaques which can be written on to act as labels for the drawers. Each drawer is lined with blue velvet and divided internally into three rows, each capable of holding 7 standard microscope slides, giving each drawer a capacity for 21 slides and meaning the cabinet can hold 441 slides! It is worth noting drawers 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have had these internal divisions removed at some point.
It is in very good condition and has clearly been well looked after over the years. It is not new and has some minor signs of age and wear but nothing that is detrimental. The number 7 handle has been re-written at some point and there are some small knocks and marks around the cabinet but no major damages. The drawers all open smoothly and it comes with a working key. It is certainly usable and the new owner should be proud to display their collection in such a beautiful cabinet. The nature of the cabinet means that it could be used for a variety of things and not just slides - it would display a collection of coins very well too.
