Victorian oak table-top collectors cabinet
Victorian oak table-top collectors cabinet
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A Victorian oak three drawer table-top collectors cabinet with brass pull handles. Once the property of Lady Rachel Egerton.
Collectors' cabinets, also known as "curiosity cabinets" or "cabinets of wonder," originated in the Renaissance as furniture pieces used to display rare and valuable objects. These cabinets housed natural specimens, artworks, and historical artefacts, reflecting the owner's personal interests and curiosities.
Often elaborately designed, they served both as storage and as conversation pieces, showcasing eclectic collections. Today, they remain popular for displaying antiques, coins, fossils, or other unique items, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.
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