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A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish Sarcophagus Shaped Cellarette or Wine Cooler on Paw Foot
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A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish Sarcophagus Shaped Cellarette or Wine Cooler on Paw Foot

19th century
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A very fine early 19th Century Irish well figured flame mahogany cellarette or wine cooler of sarcophagus form. This exceptional piece is finely hand carved with a deeply rich patination, beautiful grain and well cast brass fittings throughout. The moulded, panelled and crossbanded top with canted corners features a hinged lid which opens upwards to reveal a lined interior which houses a fitted section of eight compartments to store bottles. The simple frieze is raised over an elegantly tapering body with reeded panels to the central reserves flanked with beautiful fluted detail to the canted corners and is fitted with a brass escutcheon and key, supported on a stunningly detailed lion paw foot, finely carved in high relief.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
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Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Sarcophagus Mahogany Wine Cooler to the 19th Century.

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SA1138753
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A3515
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A very fine early 19th Century Irish well figured flame mahogany cellarette or wine cooler of sarcophagus form.
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This exceptional piece is finely hand carved with a deeply rich patination, beautiful grain and well cast brass fittings throughout.
Yeats Country Antiques

The moulded, panelled and crossbanded top with canted corners features a hinged lid which opens upwards to reveal a lined interior which houses a fitted section of eight compartments to store bottles. The simple frieze is raised over an elegantly tapering body with reeded panels to the central reserves flanked with beautiful fluted detail to the canted corners and is fitted with a brass escutcheon and key, supported on a stunningly detailed lion paw foot, finely carved in high relief.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Sarcophagus Mahogany Wine Cooler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138753
Dealers Internal Ref
A3515
Yeats Country Antiques
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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century sarcophagus-shaped flame mahogany cellarette featuring fluted corners and carved lion paw feet.
A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish Sarcophagus Shaped Cellarette or Wine Cooler on Paw Foot
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A cellarette, or wine cooler, is a decorative wooden chest designed to store and cool wine bottles during dining. Sarcophagus-shaped versions became popular during the late Georgian and Regency eras, drawing design inspiration from classical ancient Roman sarcophagi.

Fine hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood were typically used for the timber exterior, often embellished with flame veneers and carved details. The interiors were frequently lined with lead or zinc to contain ice and prevent condensation from damaging the wooden structure.

Authentic period pieces usually feature hand-carved components, original brass hardware or locks, and traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails. Examining the interior may reveal remnants of original metal lining, drain plugs, or internal bottle divisions.

A cellarette can be placed beneath a console table, alongside a sideboard, or within a dining room alcove. It also functions well as an unusual side table or accent piece in living rooms, hallways, or library spaces.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent shrinkage, drying, or cracking. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically following the grain of the wood to nourish the finish and maintain its natural lustre.
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