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Circa 1900 Whiskey, Gin and Brandy Oak Barrels
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €1,346     $1,461
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Circa 1900 Whiskey, Gin and Brandy Oak Barrels

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900 whiskey, gin and brandy oak barrels with plated tops and plaques all on an attractive wooden stand.

Size: 14 x 5 x 12 inches tall. (36 x 13 x 30cm tall)

Price: £1150

Stock no. Q112

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Antique Oak Spirit Barrels to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA791578
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Q112
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Description
Circa 1900 whiskey, gin and brandy oak barrels with plated tops and plaques all on an attractive wooden stand.

Size: 14 x 5 x 12 inches tall. (36 x 13 x 30cm tall)

Price: £1150

Stock no. Q112

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Antique Oak Spirit Barrels to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA791578
Dealers Internal Ref
Q112
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A triple miniature oak spirit barrel dispenser set mounted on a wooden frame with silver-plated hoops, spigots, and metal spirit labels.
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Archive I A triple miniature oak spirit barrel dispenser set mounted on a wooden frame with silver-plated hoops, spigots, and metal spirit labels.

Circa 1900 whiskey, gin and brandy oak barrels

Archive II A triple miniature oak spirit barrel dispenser set mounted on a wooden frame with silver-plated hoops, spigots, and metal spirit labels. View II
Archive III A triple miniature oak spirit barrel dispenser set mounted on a wooden frame with silver-plated hoops, spigots, and metal spirit labels. View III
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The Dorking Desk Shop
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42 West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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A triple miniature oak spirit barrel dispenser set mounted on a wooden frame with silver-plated hoops, spigots, and metal spirit labels.
Circa 1900 whiskey, gin and brandy oak barrels
Ref: SA791578
A triple miniature oak spirit barrel dispenser set mounted on a wooden frame with silver-plated hoops, spigots, and metal spirit labels.
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Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, miniature spirit barrel sets were tabletop serving decanters designed to hold liquors such as whisky, brandy, and gin. They provided a decorative and functional way to store and dispense spirits in private residences and gentlemens clubs.

These sets typically feature oak or mahogany miniature casks bound with silver-plated or brass hoops, mounted on a wooden frame. The casks include small functioning metal taps or spigots for pouring liquids and labelled plaques indicating the spirit type.

Authentic period pieces usually show natural patination on the timber, minor tarnish on silver-plated mounts, and period-appropriate engraved lettering on the labels. Look for traditional joinery on the wooden stand, hand-fitted metal strapping, and original threaded bungs or stoppers.

Position the set atop a dark wood sideboard, home bar cart, or library desk alongside cut crystal glassware. It functions as a sophisticated focal point in traditional or dark academia interior schemes, complementing leather furnishings and polished timber surfaces.

Clean the exterior wooden surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the lustre. Avoid filling historic wooden barrels with liquids to prevent timber expansion or leakage, and clean metal mounts with a non-abrasive polish.
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