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George III Mahogany Metamorphic Cellarette Table
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
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George III Mahogany Metamorphic Cellarette Table

18th century
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Rare George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table; very unusual 'Deception' form; with a good rich colour and patination; the well figured solid mahogany rectangular top having a fine reeded edge. The hinged centre section opening on brass release button catches revealing the hidden wine cooler interior; lead lined with 15 bottle divisions. The conventional drop leaf to either side supported by a gate leg action. Both sides of the table having two dummy drawers with finely enchased gilt brass handles. Raised on square tapering legs with original brass castors.

This table would have almost certainly been a 'one off' commission for a wine connoisseur or a gentleman who like to entertain in style.

The concept of the 'Deception' table is believed to have originated with the Gillow firm; a design for a 'Deception' table appears in the Gillow sketch books for Jun/Jul 1787 (Westminster City Archives). Thomas Sheraton in his 'The Cabinet Dictionary, London 1803' noted that the 'Deception' table was the answer for a secret use which would hide from the eye of a stranger.

English circa 1790

Very good original condition

Dimensions (ins) 39 wide x 31.5 high x 21 deep; open with leaves up 49ins

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Metamorphic Cellarette Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1115296
Dealers Internal Reference
R1210
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Description
Rare George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table; very unusual 'Deception' form; with a good rich colour and patination; the well figured solid mahogany rectangular top having a fine reeded edge.
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The hinged centre section opening on brass release button catches revealing the hidden wine cooler interior; lead lined with 15 bottle divisions.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The conventional drop leaf to either side supported by a gate leg action. Both sides of the table having two dummy drawers with finely enchased gilt brass handles. Raised on square tapering legs with original brass castors.

fig 1. A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Metamorphic Cellarette Table

This table would have almost certainly been a 'one off' commission for a wine connoisseur or a gentleman who like to entertain in style.

The concept of the 'Deception' table is believed to have originated with the Gillow firm; a design for a 'Deception' table appears in the Gillow sketch books for Jun/Jul 1787 (Westminster City Archives). Thomas Sheraton in his 'The Cabinet Dictionary, London 1803' noted that the 'Deception' table was the answer for a secret use which would hide from the eye of a stranger.

English circa 1790

Very good original condition

Dimensions (ins) 39 wide x 31.5 high x 21 deep; open with leaves up 49ins

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Metamorphic Cellarette Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115296
Dealers Internal Ref
R1210
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors.

George III Mahogany Metamorphic Cellarette Table

Archive II A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors. View IX
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

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Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors.
George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table
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A George III mahogany metamorphic cellarette table featuring drop leaf flaps, a central drawer casing with brass handles, square tapered legs, and brass castors.
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A metamorphic cellarette table is a dual-purpose piece of 18th-century furniture designed with concealed internal compartments for holding wine bottles, featuring hinged flaps that extend to function as a side or serving table when opened.

George III cellarettes were primarily crafted from solid and veneered mahogany, often incorporating solid brass hardware, brass castors, and internal zinc or lead linings to protect the timber interior from condensation.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn timber elements, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass castors, period-correct fittings, and natural surface patination accumulated over centuries.

Place the table against a wall in a dining room, study, or hallway to serve as a functional drinks station or occasional side table that adds historical texture to the room.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying a thin coat of clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, and positioning the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp areas.
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