Large Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Open Wine Cooler or Cistern of Classical Sarcophagus Form .

Large early C19th George IV period mahogany open wine-cooler or cistern of classical sarcophagus form.

Impressively-scaled ‘flame’ figured mahogany wine-cooler with broad canted tapering corners , applied carved mouldings to the top and bottom edges , raised on a plinth base with original recessed brass castors on the underside. The end sides each fitted with a cast bronze carrying handle depicting a mask of Bacchus, God of wine and celebration.

The interior with a polished surface , perhaps originally with a zinc or lead liner to hold chilled wine and champagne . A replacement liner could be re-fitted if desired to client’s specification.

In excellent condition with a rich colour and patina. Of free-standing form, could be used perhaps both as a wine cellarette or as a jardiniere.

H 17”

W 30”

D 21”

England c.1825

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