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A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm Wide with Original Lead Liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.
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A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm Wide with Original Lead Liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.

19th century
For Sale by Gilt and Gesso
Description

A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm wide with original lead liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.

An impressive scale Regency sarcophagus wine cooler-cellarette in the manner of Thomas Hope, measuring 65cm wide and featuring brass lions mask handles, ebony inset stringing to the top and gardrooned supports.

The fine quality, mahogany cellarette opens to reveal its original lead interior liner. The lid operates on its original hinge with original lock and key with brass escutcheon.

Presented in very good structural and cosmetic condition, just back from our workshop for minimum conservation and even wax polish.

A heavy and well constructed cellarette from a skilled cabinet makers workshop with a striking elegant presence.

Dimensions

Width 65cm

Height 51cm

Depth 43cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £65, please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette to the Regency era.

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SA1213710
Description
A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm wide with original lead liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.

An impressive scale Regency sarcophagus wine cooler-cellarette in the manner of Thomas Hope, measuring 65cm wide and featuring brass lions mask handles, ebony inset stringing to the top and gardrooned supports.

fig 1. A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet.
fig 1. A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm Wide with Original Lead Liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.

The fine quality, mahogany cellarette opens to reveal its original lead interior liner. The lid operates on its original hinge with original lock and key with brass escutcheon.

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Presented in very good structural and cosmetic condition, just back from our workshop for minimum conservation and even wax polish.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 2. A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet.
fig 2. A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm Wide with Original Lead Liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.

A heavy and well constructed cellarette from a skilled cabinet makers workshop with a striking elegant presence.

Dimensions

Width 65cm

Height 51cm

Depth 43cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

fig 3. A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet.
fig 3. A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm Wide with Original Lead Liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £65, please enquire for Scotland.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213710
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet.

A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm Wide with Original Lead Liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.

Archive II A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View II
Archive III A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View III
Archive IV A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View IV
Archive V A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View V
Archive VI A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View VI
Archive VII A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View IX
Archive X A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View X
Archive XI A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View XI
Archive XII A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View XII
Archive XIII A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet. View XIII
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A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet.
A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm wide with original lead liner, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope.
Ref: SA1213710
A Regency tapered mahogany sarcophagus cellarette featuring a hinged lid, keyhole with brass escutcheon, and turned gadrooned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCellarettes & Wine Coolers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Lead
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus form, Turned gadrooned feet, Brass keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Regency mahogany sarcophagus cellarette, in the manner of Thomas Hope, dates from around 1830 and follows a classic sarcophagus form with warm brown timber tones. The piece stands on turned gadrooned feet and features a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front, along with a hinged lid and ebony inset stringing to the top. Inside, the cellarette retains its original lead interior liner and operates on its original hinge with the original lock. Structurally and cosmetically sound following workshop conservation, the timber carries an even wax polish across its heavy, well-constructed surfaces. Practical dimensions measure 51 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. In a modern interior, this wine cooler serves as a striking focal point in a fireplace alcove or living space, doubling as a decorative storage chest. The traditional design and rich mahogany grain complement period properties as well as contemporary settings seeking a formal Regency accent. Placing the cellarette beside a seating area provides a surface for display while keeping the storage compartment accessible for bottles and accessories.

FAQs

A sarcophagus cellarette is a freestanding wooden container designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to hold and cool wine bottles, characterised by a tapered rectangular shape inspired by ancient Roman and Egyptian sarcophagi.

Regency cellarettes were predominantly constructed from dense flame mahogany, featuring zinc or lead sheet linings designed to retain ice and prevent water leakage from damaging the timber structure.

Authentic 19th-century cellarettes typically display hand-dovetailed corner joints, original internal metal lining, period brass hardware, and characteristic wear or oxidisation around the feet and base.

An antique cellarette functions well placed within a dining room alcove, beside a sideboard, or as a low-profile architectural storage container in a study or hallway.

Maintain mahogany cellarettes by dusting with a soft lint-free cloth, applying high-grade beeswax twice yearly along the grain, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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