A fabulous antique specimen cabinet dating from the late 19th Century. It is an excellent quality piece with hinged Wellington style covers and 12 drawers. Each drawer has a brass knob and hand painted number. This particular chest was originally used to store a collection of butterflies and insects and each drawer has a lift-off glass cover to preserve the specimens.
It is in good original condition and displays very nicely. It has picked up a few knocks and marks over the years and signs of age and use but nothing detrimental and it has a lovely aged patina. The drawers open and close smoothly and are generally clean and tidy inside with a few stains and marks and small tears in the paper linings. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.
