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George III Mahogany Wine Cellarette
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George III Mahogany Wine Cellarette

18th century
Description

A beautifully crafted George III Wine Cellarette. The caddy top opens to three compartments, standing on elegant tapered legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wine Cellarette to the Georgian era.

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SA571830
Description
A beautifully crafted George III Wine Cellarette. The caddy top opens to three compartments, standing on elegant tapered legs.
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wine Cellarette to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA571830
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Archive I A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs.

George III Mahogany Wine Cellarette

Archive II A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs. View VI
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A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs.
George III Mahogany Wine Cellarette
Ref: SA571830
A George III mahogany wine cellarette featuring a rectangular hinged lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and four square tapered legs.
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  • ObjectWine Cellarettes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSquare tapered legs, Keyhole escutcheon, Hinged lid, Brass caps
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This George III wine cellarette belongs to the Georgian period and follows an English Country House style. The piece uses mahogany and brass materials, showing a warm brown colour with a polished timber finish. The rectangular hinged lid includes a brass keyhole escutcheon centrally positioned on the front. Below the body, the stand incorporates four square tapered legs fitted with brass caps at the feet. Natural grain variations run across the wooden surfaces alongside minor surface marks associated with age and use. Standing 81 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 22 cm deep, the item functions well in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or dining space for storage purposes.

FAQs

A cellarette, or cellaret, is a small cabinet or chest popular in 18th-century dining rooms designed specifically to store and cool wine bottles. During the George III period, these pieces were frequently crafted from fine timbers like mahogany and often featured brass accessories with internal dividers.

Georgian cellarettes were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany timber, valued for its stability and rich grain. The interiors were frequently lined with sheet lead or zinc to prevent moisture damage from ice, while the exteriors featured brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, and tapered wooden legs.

Authentic George III examples feature period-accurate hand joinery such as hand-cut dovetails and natural age-related patination across the timber. Look for square tapered legs, historical keyhole escutcheons, and original structural elements inside the chest compartment.

A standing mahogany cellarette functions effectively as a compact drinks cabinet or side accent piece in a dining room, hallway, or living space. Positioned in a room corner, the flat top surface accommodates decorative trays or lamps while maintaining its historic function for bottle storage.

Dust the mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually to protect the wood finish. Keep the piece positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or bleaching of the natural timber.
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