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A Very Fine Late 19th Century Inlaid Cellarette by Freemans of Norwich
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A Very Fine Late 19th Century Inlaid Cellarette by Freemans of Norwich

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A very fine late 19th Century beautifully figured mahogany sarcophogas shaped cellarette or wine cooler by Freeman's of Norwich. The hinged lid with gorgeous line inlay and a gadrooned finial handle, opening to reveal a fitted bottle holder section. The tapering body with a quarter veneered front with inlaid oval centre and brass escutcheon supported on moulded plinth base with turned feet and brass casters. Makers name stencilled below 'Freemans Manufactury’, St Andrews, Norwich.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52.2cm (20.55")
Width
75.6cm (29.76")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Cellarette to the 19th Century.

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SA1123174
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A2691
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Description
A very fine late 19th Century beautifully figured mahogany sarcophogas shaped cellarette or wine cooler by Freeman's of Norwich.
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The hinged lid with gorgeous line inlay and a gadrooned finial handle, opening to reveal a fitted bottle holder section.
Yeats Country Antiques

The tapering body with a quarter veneered front with inlaid oval centre and brass escutcheon supported on moulded plinth base with turned feet and brass casters. Makers name stencilled below 'Freemans Manufactury’, St Andrews, Norwich.

Height
52.2cm (20.55")
Width
75.6cm (29.76")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Cellarette to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123174
Dealers Internal Ref
A2691
Yeats Country Antiques
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet.

A Very Fine Late 19th Century Inlaid Cellarette by Freemans of Norwich

Archive II A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet. View VII
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A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet.
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Inlaid Cellarette by Freemans of Norwich
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A late nineteenth-century sarcophagus-form mahogany cellarette featuring central oval stringing inlay, a brass keyhole escutcheon, a carved top finial, and flattened bun feet.
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A cellarette is a specialized wooden cabinet or chest designed specifically for storing and cooling bottles of wine or spirits. Originating in the eighteenth century and continuing through the Victorian era, these pieces were typically placed in dining rooms or parlours to keep beverages secure under lock and key.

Victorian cellarettes were commonly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring decorative marquetry or stringing inlays such as satinwood or boxwood. Construction typically involved hand-cut dovetail joints, brass fittings, keyhole escutcheons, and often zinc or lead linings inside to retain temperature.

Authentic nineteenth-century cellarettes exhibit historical wear on the base and feet, hand-cut joinery, original brass locks, and natural patination on the wood finish. Additionally, makers marks or brass plaques from historic cabinetmakers, alongside interior dividers or zinc linings, help confirm authenticity.

A cellarette functions effectively as a decorative accent placed atop a sideboard, console table, or within an alcove. It introduces warmth and historical character to a modern dining space or home library when paired with neutral walls and contemporary artwork.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged sunlight to prevent the veneer from lifting or cracking.
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