Antique Cuban Mahogany English Collectors/Specimen Drawers From The Hope Department Oxford University Circa 1860

An exceptional antique Cuban mahogany collectors/specimen cabinet/drawers from The Hope Department Oxford University. Circa 1860. Superior quality with 15 individual drawers with central brass mount insert detailing to drawers. Hand cut dove tailed cock beaded drawers with cedar liners. Turned double bun handles to drawer fronts. Thick grained Cuban mahogany slab top and sides. Superb quality made to order for The Hope Collection at the bequest of the Reverend Frederick W. Hope. Unique in every aspect, a rare design and sought after size dating from circa 1860. This statement chest/cabinet screams quality and will inject style into any setting. A beautiful piece of period antique furniture to be admired but to be used and appreciated. Practical drawer sizing perfect for manuscripts/maps/larger filing purposes.

Fabulous mellow patina to the overall look of this wonderful chest/drawers. This beautiful piece of English antique furniture will suit a multitude of settings. Study, office, living room, kitchen or commercial setting this piece would not look out of place.

As a genuine antique/vintage item there is wear and use commensurate with age. Some wooden products may have signs of historic woodworm. As a precaution we apply a clear triple action woodworm treatment that also kills wet rot, dry rot and woodworm. Please look at all the images carefully and ask any questions pre purchase as we do not unfortunately offer refunds due to the size and shipping costs of our antiques/items.  All our items are available on line at Search & Rescued and other online stores.