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George III Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellaret,
Third-quarter of 18th century
The George III mounted brass-bound mahogany wine …
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George III Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellaret,
Third-quarter of 18th century
The George III mounted brass-bound mahogany wine cooler or cellaret (also known as a cellarette) is of oval form, with two brass bands and substantial-shaped oval drop ring handles, and a brass liner. The cellaret rests on a period stand which is beautifully carved and in good condition. There has been some age shrinkage as is typical.
Dimensions: 25 inches high x 18 inches deep x 28 inches wide (63.5cm high x 45.72cm deep x 71.12cm wide)
Provenance: The Noel & Harriette Levine Collection. The estimate when sold was $10,000.00- $15,000.00.
Reference: The Dictionary of English Furniture, Volumr Three, see a discussion on Wine Cisterns and Cooloers. The author mentiions that " In late Georgian times the wine cooler was generally a plain magohany tub hooped with brass and standing on four legs. They illustrate a lesser example than our cooler shown in a painting by Zoffany called "The Ferguson Group" from 1769.
They were ofter left under the sideboard when not in use. A letter from Mary Kenyon to her mother is mentioned, dated October 30, 1775, where she writes that amongst her furniture at her new home in Lincoln's Inn Fields "a handsome cistern of mahogany with brass hoops etc. under the sideboard".
(Ref: NY9831-cmrr)
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- Dimensions
- 28ʺW × 18ʺD × 25ʺH
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- There has been some age shrinkage as is typical. There has been some age shrinkage as is typical. less