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An Extremely Rare Terracotta Davenport Wine Cooler, Circa 1825-35.
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
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An Extremely Rare Terracotta Davenport Wine Cooler, Circa 1825-35.

19th century
Description

An unusual wine cooler that has an open lid and base. A couple of very small grazes, but not very noticeable - please see pictures.

This is an exceptional piece

Measures: 22x25x20cms

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Terracotta Davenport Wine Cooler to the 19th Century.

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SA1233308
Description
An unusual wine cooler that has an open lid and base. A couple of very small grazes, but not very noticeable - please see pictures.

This is an exceptional piece

Measures: 22x25x20cms

Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Terracotta Davenport Wine Cooler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233308
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
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An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs.
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Archive I An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs.

An Extremely Rare Terracotta Davenport Wine Cooler, Circa 1825-35.

Archive II An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View II
Archive III An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View III
Archive IV An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View IV
Archive V An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View V
Archive VI An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View VI
Archive VII An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View IX
Archive X An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View X
Archive XI An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View XI
Archive XII An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View XII
Archive XIII An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View XIII
Archive XIV An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View XIV
Archive XV An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs. View XV
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141 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
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An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs.
An extremely rare Terracotta Davenport wine cooler, Circa 1825-35.
Ref: SA1233308
An unglazed terracotta wine cooler featuring twin scroll handles, a basketweave collar, and relief-moulded grape and vine leaf motifs.
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Ceramic wine coolers emerged in 18th and early 19th-century Britain as functional dining accessories designed to hold ice and cool wine bottles. English potteries produced ornate terracotta and earthenware vessels featuring classical motifs for formal dining spaces.

Early 19th-century terracotta coolers were typically slip-cast or hand-moulded using fine red or buff earthenware clay. Relief ornamentations, such as vine leaves and classical figures, were applied onto the surface prior to firing to preserve the porous texture.

Authentic Davenport terracotta items often bear impressed maker marks, such as the Davenport name alongside an anchor symbol on the underside. Collectors should inspect the sharpness of relief mouldings and period-appropriate wear to unglazed surfaces.

An antique terracotta wine cooler functions effectively as an architectural tabletop centrepiece or vessel on a dining sideboard. Its earth tones contrast with marble surfaces or dark wood, serving as a decorative accent or indoor planter container.

Preserve unglazed terracotta by dusting with a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent dirt accumulation in porous surfaces. Avoid soaking in water or using liquid detergents, as unglazed earthenware can absorb moisture and chemicals.
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