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Irish Cellarette by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin
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Irish Cellarette by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin

19th century
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A good quality early 19th.Century Irish figured mahogany wine cellarette by Robert Strahan & co. of Dublin. Of classical sarcophagus form with the lid lifting to reveal the 8 internal compartments and the makers paper label and impressed marks Strahan & Co with registration number 3999. The cellarette benefits from having good quality brass hinges with working lock and key. The whole raised on turned and carved feet with original sunken brass casters. Original finish with a lovely warm patina. Condition - fine and original. Dimensions:- Height…21’’/ 53.5cm. Width…29.75’’/ 75.5cm. Depth…20.25’’/ 51.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wine Cellarette to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08505274
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-195 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Paper maker's label: Robert Strahan operating from Henry and Leinster Street addresses.
Impressed maker's name and five-digit number: workshop production of the period.
Sarcophagus shape with faceted lid: classical design popular in the mid-19th century.
Lobed bun feet with sunken brass castors: original period cabinet fittings.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1072182
Dealers Internal Reference
24576
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Description
A good quality early 19th.Century Irish figured mahogany wine cellarette by Robert Strahan & co. of Dublin.
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Of classical sarcophagus form with the lid lifting to reveal the 8 internal compartments and the makers paper label and impressed marks Strahan & Co with registration number 3999.
John Howkins Antiques

The cellarette benefits from having good quality brass hinges with working lock and key. The whole raised on turned and carved feet with original sunken brass casters. Original finish with a lovely warm patina. Condition - fine and original. Dimensions:- Height…21’’/ 53.5cm. Width…29.75’’/ 75.5cm. Depth…20.25’’/ 51.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wine Cellarette to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08505274
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-195 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Paper maker's label: Robert Strahan operating from Henry and Leinster Street addresses.
Impressed maker's name and five-digit number: workshop production of the period.
Sarcophagus shape with faceted lid: classical design popular in the mid-19th century.
Lobed bun feet with sunken brass castors: original period cabinet fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072182
Dealers Internal Ref
24576
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Irish Cellarette by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin

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A sarcophagus-shaped antique mahogany wine cellarette with a flared lid, tapered sides, and carved turned feet.
Irish Cellarette by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin
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A sarcophagus-shaped antique mahogany wine cellarette with a flared lid, tapered sides, and carved turned feet.
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  • ObjectCellarettes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus lid, Tapered body, Carved feet, Hinged top
  • SizeH 53.5 cm (21 in) x W 75.5 cm (30 in) x D 51.5 cm (20 in)

An early 19th-century Irish Regency period wine cellarette originates from the workshop of Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin. Fashioned from solid figured mahogany, the piece exhibits a rich warm brown colour and an original polished finish that displays a fine patina. The classical sarcophagus form incorporates a flared hinged top with a raised central panel, a subtly tapered body with concave sides, and carved turned bun feet set on sunken brass casters. Additional visible details include crisp edge moulding around the lid and a central keyhole escutcheon on the front frieze. Internally, the timber box contains eight divided compartments alongside the maker's paper label and impressed registration marks. Measuring 53.5 cm high, 75.5 cm wide, and 51.5 cm deep, the compact case sits comfortably as a statement display piece in a living room, hallway, or dining space.

FAQs

A cellarette is a specialised wooden cabinet or chest designed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store and cool bottles of wine and spirits in dining rooms. Often shaped in a sarcophagus or octagonal form, these pieces were frequently lined with lead to hold ice and keep beverages chilled before modern refrigeration.

High-quality cellarettes were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring fine veneers and solid brass hardware. Interior compartments were historically fitted with zinc or lead linings and timber dividers to secure glass bottles.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display classical forms, such as sarcophagus lids, tapered bodies, and hand-carved feet like lotus leaves or claw feet. Look for period joinery methods, original lock mechanisms, castors beneath the feet, and hand-cut dovetails on internal structures.

A mahogany cellarette serves as an exceptional anchor piece in a modern dining room, hallway, or study. Positioned beneath a piece of contemporary art or alongside neutral upholstered seating, its rich timber tone adds visual weight, historical texture, and functional storage to modern schemes.

Keep mahogany cellarettes away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish fading. Apply a high-grade natural beeswax polish once or twice a year with a soft cloth, following the direction of the grain, to preserve the natural patina.
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