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A Rare Elegant and Original French Empire Planter/wine Bottle Stand Circa 1810-20
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Rare Elegant and Original French Empire Planter/wine Bottle Stand Circa 1810-20

19th century
Description

A Rare Elegant And Original French Empire Planter/Wine Bottle Stand Circa 1810-20


Mahogany with painted, fine carved and gilded dolphins and original brass liner.

Still standing on its original carved and gilded claw feet.

All over in strong used condition with beautiful patination, no missing pieces.

It is rare to find this French type of original planters in this shape of the first period 1810-20.

Please note, that you can not compare our original first period French empire planter with the common Dutch " tea stoves" also with 3 dolphin legs but with a complete different shaped top section, with the brass liner.

55cm high, 40cm wide.

Price: £4500,-

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Empire Wine Cooler to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09601327
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Gilding rubbed through to red clay on the dolphin fins: early water gilding.
Hand-rolled lip and seamed joint on the brass liner: early nineteenth-century metalwork.
Dark paint smoothed by handling and cleaning: natural wear on the paw feet.
Turned mahogany base with slight shrinkage across the grain: solid timber construction.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1228761
Description
A Rare Elegant And Original French Empire Planter/Wine Bottle Stand Circa 1810-20


Mahogany with painted, fine carved and gilded dolphins and original brass liner.

Still standing on its original carved and gilded claw feet.

fig 1. A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet.
fig 1. A Rare Elegant and Original French Empire Planter/wine Bottle Stand Circa 1810-20

All over in strong used condition with beautiful patination, no missing pieces.

It is rare to find this French type of original planters in this shape of the first period 1810-20.

Please note, that you can not compare our original first period French empire planter with the common Dutch " tea stoves" also with 3 dolphin legs but with a complete different shaped top section, with the brass liner.

55cm high, 40cm wide.

Price: £4500,-

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Empire Wine Cooler to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09601327
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Gilding rubbed through to red clay on the dolphin fins: early water gilding.
Hand-rolled lip and seamed joint on the brass liner: early nineteenth-century metalwork.
Dark paint smoothed by handling and cleaning: natural wear on the paw feet.
Turned mahogany base with slight shrinkage across the grain: solid timber construction.

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
55cm (21.65")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1228761
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet.

A Rare Elegant and Original French Empire Planter/wine Bottle Stand Circa 1810-20

Archive II A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View II
Archive III A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View III
Archive IV A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View IV
Archive V A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View V
Archive VI A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View VI
Archive VII A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View VIII
Archive IX A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View IX
Archive X A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View X
Archive XI A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View XI
Archive XII A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet. View XII
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kooslimburg
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet.
A Rare Elegant And Original French Empire Planter/Wine Bottle Stand Circa 1810-20
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A French Empire mahogany slatted wine cooler featuring a brass liner and supported by three carved ebonised dolphin legs on a triform base with paw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWine Coolers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved dolphins, Paw feet, Slatted body, Triform base
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 40 cm (16 in)

A French Empire planter and wine bottle stand dates from circa 1810 to 1820, executed in mahogany with ebonised wood, brass, and painted, fine carved and gilded details. The dark brown piece takes the form of a slatted body holding an original brass liner, elevated on three carved ebonised dolphin legs atop a triform base with original carved and gilded claw feet. It stands in strong used condition with rich patination. The stand measures 55 cm high and 40 cm wide. Placed in an empty corner of a sitting room, hallway or study today, it functions as a decorative plant holder or wine cooler.

FAQs

French Empire furniture originated during the early 19th century under Napoleon I, drawing stylistic inspiration from classical Greco-Roman and Egyptian antiquities. Items such as wine coolers or jardinieres were functional entertaining pieces that featured heavy Neoclassical ornamentation including carved mythical beasts, architectural columns, and paw feet.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often accented with ebonised detailing or parcel gilding. Removable metal liners, usually made of brass or zinc, were fitted internally to hold ice or soil while protecting the timber from moisture.

Authentic pieces from the 1810s exhibit precise Neoclassical symmetry, solid flame mahogany construction, hand-carved decorative supports such as dolphins or lions, and original brass liners. Inspection of the joinery will show hand-cut dovetails and natural oxidisation on untouched underside surfaces.

A wine cooler stand functions effectively as an elevated planter for potted house plants or ferns in a reception room or hall. Alternatively, it can be utilised in a formal dining room or entertaining space as a free-standing beverage holder during gatherings.

Keep all moisture contained strictly within the metal liner to prevent timber warping or veneer lifting. Dust the wooden exterior regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply natural beeswax along the grain periodically, and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners on gilded or ebonised surfaces.
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