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A George III Oval Wine Cooler
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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A George III Oval Wine Cooler

18th century
Description

An elegant and very original George III oval wine cooler, raised on tall square tapered legs with original castors. The brass bound, coopered mahogany wine cooler with brass lifting handles and lead lining. In very good condition and with an excellent colour and patina. 530mm high, 660mm wide and 430mm deep. Circa 1785.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wine Cooler to the Georgian era.

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SA1005477
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Description
An elegant and very original George III oval wine cooler, raised on tall square tapered legs with original castors. The brass bound, coopered mahogany wine cooler with brass lifting handles and lead lining. In very good condition and with an excellent colour and patina. 530mm high, 660mm wide and 430mm deep. Circa 1785.
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wine Cooler to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1005477
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A George III oval mahogany wine cooler featuring brass binding hoops, twin handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
A George III oval wine cooler
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A George III oval mahogany wine cooler featuring brass binding hoops, twin handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectWine Coolers & Cellarettes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Zinc
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCoopered staves, Brass hoops, Tapered square legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This George III oval wine cooler originates from the Georgian period. The piece uses mahogany timber with a warm brown colour, complemented by brass hoops and hardware along with a zinc interior lining. Coopered staves form the main oval vessel, held together by two wide polished brass bands, while twin ring handles hang from small brass mounts on either end. Four tall, tapered square legs support the body, terminating in brass wheel castors at the floor. The timber exhibits a smooth finish with visible grain variations and aged patination across the staves and legs. Measuring 53 cm high, 66 cm wide and 43 cm deep, this compact item fits well into an empty corner of a living room, dining room or study. Homeowners today use such pieces as decorative stands, side tables or traditional drinks holders during gatherings. The design suits period interiors, country houses and traditional spaces, pairing effectively with antique sideboards or alongside upholstered armchairs.

FAQs

A Georgian wine cooler, also known as a cellarette or wine cistern, is an 18th-century dining room piece designed to house ice and cool bottles of wine during meals.

These vessels were typically constructed using coopered mahogany staves bound with brass hoops, fitted with twin carry handles and an internal lead or zinc liner to retain ice and liquids.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned brass bindings, square tapered or cabriole legs with period brass castors, dovetail or coopered jointing, and original metal interior linings showing age-related patination.

In contemporary settings, a freestanding cellarette can function as an occasional side piece, a decorative planter for indoor greenery, or a container for firewood in a living space.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a lint-free cloth, apply clear beeswax polish occasionally along the grain, and ensure the metal lining remains dry to prevent oxidisation.
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