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Live Auction

The October 2020 Auctions: Day 1

Thu, Oct 22, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 20

WATKINS & DONCASTER MAHOGANY 36 DRAWER BUTTERFLY CABINET, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. H 46", W 29"

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
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$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Depth 20". Containing approx. 200 butterfly, moth and insect specimens. Label reading Watkins and Doncaster, Naturalists, 36 strand, London. Fitted with 24 display drawers. Watkins & Doncaster moved to the 36 Strand location in 1879. Single door adorned with inset relief carved mahogany visage and applied full relief carved mahogany profiles adorn side panels.