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Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette
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Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette

19th century
Description

A fine Regency mahogany wine cellarette, with very attractive line inlaid brass designs.

c1815.

Beautiful figuring to the timbers. In a classical sarcophagus shape.

Having the original brass Lion mask carrying handles.

With the original fitted lock.

Internally fitted with the original lead-lining.

Standing on bulbous turned and reeded legs, with the original brass castors.

With a lovely rich warm colour and glowing patina.

In excellent antique condition. Solid and strong. Losses to the lead lining.

The dimensions are.

Height-54.5cm.

Width-60.5cm.

Depth-40.5cm.

VIEWING.

Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks.

If you have any questions about this item please do not hesitate to ask.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245708
Description
A fine Regency mahogany wine cellarette, with very attractive line inlaid brass designs.

c1815.

Beautiful figuring to the timbers. In a classical sarcophagus shape.

Having the original brass Lion mask carrying handles.

fig 1. A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette

With the original fitted lock.

Internally fitted with the original lead-lining.

Standing on bulbous turned and reeded legs, with the original brass castors.

With a lovely rich warm colour and glowing patina.

fig 2. A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette

In excellent antique condition. Solid and strong. Losses to the lead lining.

The dimensions are.

Height-54.5cm.

Width-60.5cm.

Depth-40.5cm.

VIEWING.

Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks.

fig 3. A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette

If you have any questions about this item please do not hesitate to ask.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette to the 19th Century.

Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245708
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Archive I A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors.

Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette

Archive II A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors. View XIV
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A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors.
Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette
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A Regency mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form featuring brass inlaid borders, lion mask side handles, and reeded turned legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectCellarettes & Wine Coolers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus form, Brass inlay, Lion mask handles, Reeded turned legs
  • SizeH 54.5 cm (21 in) x W 60.5 cm (24 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This nineteenth-century Regency cellarette takes a classical sarcophagus form, constructed from solid mahogany with a rich warm brown colour, glowing patina, and prominent figuring to the timbers. The exterior displays fine brass line inlay outlining the lid and panels, complemented by original brass lion mask carrying handles on the sides, an original fitted lock, and bulbous turned and reeded legs terminating in original brass castors. Measuring 54.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, and 40.5 cm deep, the interior retains its original lead-lining with losses, and the piece is in excellent antique condition. In a modern home, this wine cooler serves as a striking statement piece in an empty corner of a formal dining room, living space, or hallway. It functions effectively as a standalone accent furniture item or a sophisticated storage chest, adding traditional British character and period elegance to classic and transitional interior settings alike.

FAQs

Popularised during the early 19th-century British Regency period, a sarcophagus cellarette is a wooden dining room chest shaped like an ancient tomb, designed to store and cool wine bottles.

These pieces were typically crafted from flame mahogany timber and veneers, adorned with brass inlay, lion mask ring handles, and internal lead or zinc linings designed to hold ice.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-correct brass castors, classical sarcophagus tapering, and original turned or reeded legs.

Positioned in a dining room alcove, hallway, or empty corner, a cellarette serves as an accent bar cabinet or standalone decorative piece alongside contemporary art.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax polish along the grain annually, and avoid abrasive cleaners on brass stringing and mounts.
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