Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cooler 19th Century

Name: Lovely Georgian Sarcophagus Style Mahogany Wine Cooler.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1226942
Price: 475 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWine Coolers & Cellarettes
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSarcophagus form, Stepped hinged lid, Brass escutcheon, Turned bun feet
SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This Georgian sarcophagus style wine cooler originates from around 1800 and embodies the grand Regency aesthetic through its architectural proportions and warm brown timber. Fashioned from solid mahogany, the case displays a rich, deep grain pattern and stands upon low turned bun feet. The stepped hinged lid sits above a plain tapered body, centered with a decorative brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. Substantial mouldings define the perimeter of the lid, creating a strong horizontal shadow line around the upper section of the piece. Overall, the wine cooler measures 54 cm high by 53 cm wide and 39 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this traditional drinks cabinet serves multiple functions beyond its original purpose as a cellar accessory. Placed in an empty corner of a dining room or living space, it provides concealed storage for household items, blankets, or board games while adding historical character to the interior. The compact footprint allows the container to fit neatly beside seating furniture or against a panelled wall as an accent piece, bringing authentic period craftsmanship into everyday domestic use.

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A sarcophagus wine cooler, or cellarette, is a free-standing wooden chest designed in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to hold and chill wine bottles. The sarcophagus shape is characterised by tapered sides and a stepped lid inspired by classical antiquity.

Georgian wine coolers were typically constructed from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers, often lined with lead or zinc to hold ice, and fitted with brass carry handles and lock escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-planed interior surfaces, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and timber displaying age-related patina and shrinkage consistent with historical construction.

A cellarette functions effectively as a side table or standalone storage chest in a dining room, hallway, or study, providing historic character alongside modern barware or decorative ceramics.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight.

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