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18th Century George III Walnut Brass-bound Wine Cooler, C1790
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18th Century George III Walnut Brass-bound Wine Cooler, C1790

18th century
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A fine Georgian Walnut Brass-Bound Oval Wine Cooler or Jardinière

A fine Georgian oval wine cooler or jardinière in richly figured walnut, coopered and bound with deep brass bands. Resting on well-proportioned sabre legs, this example reflects the quiet refinement of late 18th to early 19th-century English design. Retaining its original shortened lead liner, the piece remains in untouched, all-original condition - the surface beautifully mellowed with time to a warm, mellow patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. This cooler, with its honest craftsmanship and understated design, likely originated from a country or Estate cabinetmaker, serving a grand rural household. Unlike the opulent mahogany examples produced by London workshops for the city’s elite, this piece captures the charm of regional craftsmanship - simpler in ornament, but no less accomplished in proportion and presence. Its clean lines and restrained detailing are typical of the late Georgian, early Regency period, a time when elegance was expressed through balance and form rather than flamboyance. The result is a piece that speaks softly of gentility and good taste - a functional object elevated by grace and proportion.

Height 62cm (24.4in)

Width 64.5cm (25.4in)

Depth 45.5cm (17.9in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
64.5cm (25.39")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Walnut Wine Cooler to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1172552
Dealers Internal Reference
1385
Description
A fine Georgian Walnut Brass-Bound Oval Wine Cooler or Jardinière
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A fine Georgian oval wine cooler or jardinière in richly figured walnut, coopered and bound with deep brass bands.
Anthony Short Antiques

Resting on well-proportioned sabre legs, this example reflects the quiet refinement of late 18th to early 19th-century English design. Retaining its original shortened lead liner, the piece remains in untouched, all-original condition - the surface beautifully mellowed with time to a warm, mellow patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. This cooler, with its honest craftsmanship and understated design, likely originated from a country or Estate cabinetmaker, serving a grand rural household. Unlike the opulent mahogany examples produced by London workshops for the city’s elite, this piece captures the charm of regional craftsmanship - simpler in ornament, but no less accomplished in proportion and presence. Its clean lines and restrained detailing are typical of the late Georgian, early Regency period, a time when elegance was expressed through balance and form rather than flamboyance. The result is a piece that speaks softly of gentility and good taste - a functional object elevated by grace and proportion.

Height 62cm (24.4in)

Width 64.5cm (25.4in)

Depth 45.5cm (17.9in)

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
64.5cm (25.39")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Walnut Wine Cooler to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172552
Dealers Internal Ref
1385
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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An 18th-century George III oval staved walnut wine cooler featuring twin brass binding bands, splayed legs, and an internal metal liner.
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Archive I An 18th-century George III oval staved walnut wine cooler featuring twin brass binding bands, splayed legs, and an internal metal liner.

18th Century George III Walnut Brass-bound Wine Cooler, C1790

Archive II An 18th-century George III oval staved walnut wine cooler featuring twin brass binding bands, splayed legs, and an internal metal liner. View II
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Archive IV An 18th-century George III oval staved walnut wine cooler featuring twin brass binding bands, splayed legs, and an internal metal liner. View IV
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Archive VI An 18th-century George III oval staved walnut wine cooler featuring twin brass binding bands, splayed legs, and an internal metal liner. View VI
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century George III oval staved walnut wine cooler featuring twin brass binding bands, splayed legs, and an internal metal liner.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III WALNUT BRASS-BOUND WINE COOLER, C1790
Ref: SA1172552
An 18th-century George III oval staved walnut wine cooler featuring twin brass binding bands, splayed legs, and an internal metal liner.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWine Coolers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Zinc
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStaved wood construction, Brass binding hoops, Splayed legs, Oval form
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 64.5 cm (25 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

This George III wine cooler or jardinière dates from the 18th century and is made of richly figured walnut with a warm brown colour. The oval body has a coopered, staved wood construction bound by two deep brass hoops secured with small brass studs, and stands on four splayed sabre legs with curved outlines. Inside the timber vessel sits an internal metal liner with a grey zinc finish and a textured surface showing signs of age and wear. The piece measures 62 cm high, 64.5 cm wide, and 45.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this functional antique works well placed in an empty corner as a decorative planter or plant stand for large houseplants. The understated English Country House style and traditional materials complement both traditional and contemporary rooms, providing a versatile accent for living spaces, hallways, or dining areas.

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A George III wine cooler is a freestanding dining room vessel produced in Great Britain between 1760 and 1820, designed to hold ice and keep wine bottles chilled during meals. Often constructed from high-grade timbers such as walnut or mahogany, these pieces were both functional hostware and symbols of wealth.

18th-century wine coolers were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like walnut or mahogany, often using coopered or staved timber techniques. They frequently featured brass binding hoops for structural reinforcement and contained removable lead or zinc liners to protect the wooden exterior from water damage.

Authentic pieces exhibit late 18th-century construction indicators, such as hand-cut joinery, staved timber walls secured by patinated brass bands, and period-correct legs like square tapered or splayed designs. Look for natural wear, minor shrinkage in the timber, and original internal liners made from zinc or lead.

In contemporary settings, an antique wine cooler can be positioned in a dining room corner, entryway, or beside a sideboard as a statement accent piece. It can function as intended for gatherings, or be repurposed as a decorative planter or magazine vessel while preserving its historical integrity.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood finish. Avoid abrasive chemicals on the brass bands, allowing natural patination to remain, and ensure any internal liquid is removed promptly to prevent moisture damage.
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