A Large Microscope Slide Cabinet by J. B. Dancer
English, c. 1860, with plaque to top for 'J. B. Dancer, Optician, Manchester', cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany, top with recessed brass campaign style handle, glazed door with lock (no key) opens to reveal 28 drawers each capable of holding 3 rows of 9 standard slides, 756 in total, each drawer with turned ebony pull with porcelain labels to each side, cabinet 39cm tall, 29cm wide, 32cm deep.
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English, c. 1860, with plaque to top for 'J. B. Dancer, Optician, Manchester', cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany, top with recessed brass campaign style handle, glazed door with lock (no key) opens to reveal 28 drawers each capable of holding 3 rows of 9 standard slides, 756 in total, each drawer with turned ebony pull with porcelain labels to each side, cabinet 39cm tall, 29cm wide, 32cm deep.