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