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George III Mahogany & Inlaid Oval Wine Cooler.
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George III Mahogany & Inlaid Oval Wine Cooler.

18th century
Description

A George III Mahogany & inlaid oval wine cooler.

Inlaid throughout with boxwood stringing. The detachable stand with square tapering legs ending in ebonised block feet.

Circa 1800

Date of Manufacture

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Wine Cooler to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09364930
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Coopered mahogany staves secured by brass bands: standard late Georgian cooler construction.
Square tapering legs with delicate boxwood stringing: Sheraton styling from around 1800.
Dark, water-stained interior timber: historic use beneath a long-lost metal liner.
Cast brass side handles with shaped backplates: period pattern hardware.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194990
Dealers Notes

I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.

I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.

As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restoration be nessesary it will be sympathetically and skilfully carried out in house by myself.

If items are purchased with buy now option I shall do my very best to work with my courier to offer free delivery within most of UK mainland. (Some exclusions to locations may apply)

It has been noted that the system is rounding up measurements added in cm to the next nearest inch so if dimensions are critical for a particular space please work by the cm size listed of please ask.

Description
A George III Mahogany & inlaid oval wine cooler.

Inlaid throughout with boxwood stringing. The detachable stand with square tapering legs ending in ebonised block feet.

Circa 1800

Date of Manufacture

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Wine Cooler to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09364930
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Coopered mahogany staves secured by brass bands: standard late Georgian cooler construction.
Square tapering legs with delicate boxwood stringing: Sheraton styling from around 1800.
Dark, water-stained interior timber: historic use beneath a long-lost metal liner.
Cast brass side handles with shaped backplates: period pattern hardware.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194990
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015

Specialist in the care, conservation & restoration of fine period furniture.

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Archive I An oval George III mahogany wine cooler bound with brass hoops and raised on square tapered legs with boxwood inlay.

George III Mahogany & Inlaid Oval Wine Cooler.

Archive II An oval George III mahogany wine cooler bound with brass hoops and raised on square tapered legs with boxwood inlay. View II
Archive III An oval George III mahogany wine cooler bound with brass hoops and raised on square tapered legs with boxwood inlay. View III
Archive IV An oval George III mahogany wine cooler bound with brass hoops and raised on square tapered legs with boxwood inlay. View IV
Archive V An oval George III mahogany wine cooler bound with brass hoops and raised on square tapered legs with boxwood inlay. View V
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Stuart Nicolson Antiques

Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Telephone 07730 219 770
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Unit 7
East Belfast Enterprise Park
308 Albert Bridge Road
Belfast
BT5 4GX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stuartnicolson
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 42
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An oval George III mahogany wine cooler bound with brass hoops and raised on square tapered legs with boxwood inlay.
George III mahogany & inlaid oval wine cooler.
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An oval George III mahogany wine cooler bound with brass hoops and raised on square tapered legs with boxwood inlay.
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  • ObjectWine Coolers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass hoop binding, tapered legs, boxwood inlay, drop ring handles
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This George III mahogany and inlaid oval wine cooler is a Georgian piece of English Country House style. The dark brown timber is inlaid with boxwood stringing and bound with two broad brass hoops, and fitted with brass drop ring handles on the sides. The detachable stand rests on square tapering legs with boxwood inlay, ending in ebonised block feet. Measuring 57 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, the dimensions provide a practical scale for an interior. In a contemporary home, this wine cooler suits placement in an empty corner of a dining room, living room or hallway as a decorative container. It accommodates bottles or acts as a freestanding accent piece within a traditional or classic interior scheme.

FAQs

Wine coolers, or cellarettes, emerged in 18th-century Britain as essential dining accessories designed to keep bottled wine chilled on ice during formal meals. Typically crafted from mahogany to match grand dining tables, these pieces reflected the growing social importance of entertaining.

Authentic Georgian wine coolers were constructed primarily from solid or veneered mahogany, reinforced with polished brass hoops to resist water warping. The interiors originally contained lead or zinc linings to hold ice and prevent water leakage.

Authentic George III examples display characteristic late 18th-century cabinetmaking features, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, boxwood stringing inlay, square tapered legs, and original cast brass drop handles or side rings.

An antique wine cooler works as an occasional table, planter, or decorative storage vessel in contemporary spaces. Positioned in a dining room, hallway, or living area alcove, it adds historical depth alongside modern furnishings.

Maintain the mahogany finish using a high-quality beeswax polish, wiping along the grain to avoid wax build-up. Brass hoops and handles should be gently dusted and kept free from moisture to prevent unwanted corrosion.
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