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Victorian Brass Hardware Collector's Cabinet

  • This intriguing cabinet is a fascinating example of the Victorians' passion for collecting
  • Crafted of mahogany, the cabinet houses a collection of 358 pieces of brass hardware
  • As a whole, it offers compelling insights into the diverse decorative styles of the era
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Dating to the "golden age" of collecting, this exceptional Victorian collector's cabinet houses an impressive array of brass hardware. The roots of Victorian collecting extend back to the 16th-century Wunderkammern, or "cabinet of curiosities," seemingly arbitrary collections of all manner of exotic and unique objects, both natural and manmade. Yet, the Victorians brought order to the age-old tradition, and this collector's cabinet is the perfect manifestation of the Victorians' dual passion for collecting and classification.

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Dating to the "golden age" of collecting, this exceptional Victorian collector's cabinet houses an impressive array of brass hardware. The roots of Victorian collecting extend back to the 16th-century Wunderkammern, or "cabinet of curiosities," seemingly arbitrary collections of all manner of exotic and unique objects, both natural and manmade. Yet, the Victorians brought order to the age-old tradition, and this collector's cabinet is the perfect manifestation of the Victorians' dual passion for collecting and classification.

Each drawer is meticulously labeled, containing a perfectly arranged, 358-piece assortment of brass hardware. The collection as a whole offers an appealing introduction to the range of decorative styles that prevailed during the Victorian age, from the opulent flourishes of the Rococo to the understated elegance of the Neoclassical. The mahogany cabinet itself is of incredible quality and is the perfect way to exhibit such an impressive collection.

English, circa 1880

45 1/4" high x 26 1/2" wide x 18" deep
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Victorian Brass Hardware Collector's Cabinet
Period: 19th Century
Origin: England
Type: Cabinets/Vitrines/Bookcases
Depth: 18.0 Inches
Width: 26.5 Inches
Height: 45.25 Inches
Style: Victorian
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