Cabinet
Category
Natural History / Animals, Plants & Fossils
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
olive wood, glass, paper & animal
Measurements
620 x 550 mm
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288294
Summary
Specimen cabinet of olive(?) wood with two hinged doors. There are ten drawers in the interior, each with two satinwood knobs. The lower drawer edges have a rim of satinwood beading. Each drawer has a hinged glazed cover and is filled with a collection of butterflies and moths. The two doors are panelled. Moulded edge to top, solid base.