George IV Mahogany Wine Cooler

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1830, exhibition quality George IV mahogany wine cooler. The sarcophagus shaped wine cooler has a well carved flat section on top in the form of grapes and vines. The tapering sections of the top have matching veneers. The top is hinged and opens to reveal the original interior with various divisions. The body of the wine cooler continues to taper down, and on the sides are fielded panels with realistic carved lion heads, almost giving the impression of being an Irish made piece. At the back is the original brass tap for draining off the water from the melted ice. At the front is a raised fielded panel with a well carved section with a heraldic shield in the centre. At the base is a simple ogee moulding and acanthus carved quarter brackets and the whole piece stands on stylish well carved hairy paw feet. Wonderful colour and excellent patination.

Size 61cm high x 80cm wide x 51cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Physical Dimensions

Height

61cm (24.02")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA373639

Dealers Internal Reference

22636

Description

Circa 1830, exhibition quality George IV mahogany wine cooler.

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The sarcophagus shaped wine cooler has a well carved flat section on top in the form of grapes and vines.

Georgian Antiques

The tapering sections of the top have matching veneers. The top is hinged and opens to reveal the original interior with various divisions. The body of the wine cooler continues to taper down, and on the sides are fielded panels with realistic carved lion heads, almost giving the impression of being an Irish made piece. At the back is the original brass tap for draining off the water from the melted ice. At the front is a raised fielded panel with a well carved section with a heraldic shield in the centre. At the base is a simple ogee moulding and acanthus carved quarter brackets and the whole piece stands on stylish well carved hairy paw feet. Wonderful colour and excellent patination.

Size 61cm high x 80cm wide x 51cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.